Nimitz
Nov 2013 · Naval Institute Press
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Called a great book worthy of a great man, this definitive biography of the commander in chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II, first published in 1976 and now available in paperback for the first time, continues to be considered the best book ever written about Adm. Chester W. Nimitz. Highly respected by both the civilian and naval communities, Nimitz was sometimes overshadowed by more colorful warriors such as MacArthur and Halsey. Potter's lively and authoritative style fleshes out Admiral Nimitz's personality to help readers appreciate the contributions he made as the principal architect of Japan's defeat. The book covers his full life, from a poverty-stricken childhood to postwar appointments as Chief of Naval Operations and U.N. mediator. It candidly reveals Nimitz's opinions of Halsey, Kimmel, King, Spruance, MacArthur, Forrestal, Roosevelt, and Truman.
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Leonard Kurland
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January 14, 2018
This is a very interesting book to read, more detail than most books. If Adm Nimitz would have gone into politics he would not have gone far being too much of a true Gentleman. I must take Mr. Potter to task for two items: 1. When Adm Nimitz was rendered "Honors" while boarding a ship he call a Bo'sun Pipe a whistle. 2. When Mr. Potter mentioned the publishing of"Nimitz's History of the Pacific Ocean War" , published on December 7, Pearl Harbor day in Japan. The attack on Pearl Harbor was on December 8, 1941 in Japan. Dateline should be noted.
sam silberstein
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December 17, 2024
Very informative with many new details revealed, even to avid readers of WW II naval histories such as Midway and the Coral Sea battles like me!
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