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Forrestel USN Vice Admiral E. P |
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Titolo |
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command |
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San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (329 pages) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Nimitz USNFleet Admiral C. W |
Eller USNRear Admiral E. M |
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Soggetti |
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Pacific Ocean |
War games, Naval |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- A FOREWORD -- Introduction -- Preface -- Illustrations -- List of Charts -- Abbreviations and Ship Symbols -- Aircraft Designations -- UNITED STATES: -- JAPANESE: -- Code Names for Operations -- CHAPTER 1 - The Road to Flag Rank -- CHAPTER 2 - ComTen and ComCaribSeaFron -- CHAPTER 3 - ComCruDiv Five -- CHAPTER 4 - The Battle of Midway -- CHAPTER 5 - Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet -- CHAPTER 6 - Preparing for the Gilberts -- CHAPTER 7 - Planned Support -- CHAPTER 8 - Movement to the Objective -- CHAPTER 9 - The Gilberts Secured -- CHAPTER 10 - The Marshall Islands Operation -- MAJURO -- ROI-NAMUR -- KWAJALEIN -- TRUK, CAROLINE ISLANDS -- CHAPTER 11 - The Mariana Islands Operation Opens -- CHAPTER 12 - The Battle of the Philippine Sea -- CHAPTER 13 - The Mariana Islands Secured -- TINIAN -- GUAM -- CHAPTER 14 - The Iwo Jima Operation -- Iwo Jima. -- CHAPTER 15 - The Okinawa Operation -- CHAPTER 16 - The War Ends -- CHAPTER 17 - Completion of a Naval Career -- CHAPTER 18 - Ambassador to the Philippine Republic -- Epilogue -- APPENDIX I - Decorations and Awards - Admiral Raymond A. Spruance -- APPENDIX II - Battle of Midway -- JAPANESE -- UNITED STATES -- APPENDIX III - Gilbert Islands Operation -- APPENDIX IV - Marshall Islands Operation -- |
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Appendix v - Strike on Truk, 17-18 February, 1944 -- APPENDIX VI - Mariana Islands Operation -- APPENDIX VII - Battle of the Philippine Sea -- UNITED STATES -- JAPANESE -- APPENDIX VIII - Iwo Jima Operation -- APPENDIX IX - Okinawa Operation. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book, written by Vice Admiral E. P. Forrestel, offers a comprehensive study of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance's command during World War II. It details his significant contributions to the United States' naval victories in the Pacific, including pivotal battles such as Midway, the Marianas, and Iwo Jima. The book highlights Spruance's exceptional leadership qualities, strategic acumen, and ability to manage complex naval operations. It also covers his post-war service as Ambassador to the Philippines. Intended for military historians and enthusiasts, the study underscores Spruance's role in shaping naval warfare strategies and his influence on subsequent military leadership. |
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