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Nimitz / E.B. Potter.
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Potter, E. B. (Elmer Belmont), 1908-1997
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English
Published/Created
Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©1976.
Description
xiii, 507 pages, 10 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 27 cm
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V63.N55 P67
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Admirals
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United States
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Biography
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United States Navy
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Biography
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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William) 1885-1966
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Summary note
A biography of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander of thousands of ships and aircraft during World War II, discussing his childhood in Texas, his early career in the Navy, his life as a husband and father, his World War II responsibilities, and his post-war appointments.
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliographic references
Bibliography: p. 474-481.
Contents
The appointment
CinCPac from Texas
Holding the line
Background of a strategist
Confrontation in the Coral Sea
Preparing to defend Midway
The Battle of Midway
Chester and Catherine
Rising star
Tactician and teacher
The Rigel and the Augusta
Flag rank
Guadalcanal invaded
Guadalcanal recaptured
CinCPac and CinCPac staff
Launching and the Central Pacific drive
Galvanic and flintlock
Leap to the Marianas
Of generals, admirals, and a president
Return to the Philippines
The Philippines campaign and the move to Guam
Iwo Jima and Okinawa
Victory
From CinCPac to CNO
Chief of Naval Operations
From the Navy Department to the United Nations
Last years.
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ISBN
0870214926
9780870214929
LCCN
76001056
OCLC
2405958
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