Nimitz / E.B. Potter.

Author
Potter, E. B. (Elmer Belmont), 1908-1997 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
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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    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.
    ISBN
    • 0870214926
    • 9780870214929
    LCCN
    76001056
    OCLC
    2405958
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