02628nam 22004693 450 991015876110332120230803015712.097817862564471786256444(CKB)3810000000099434(MiAaPQ)EBC4809228(Au-PeEL)EBL4809228(CaPaEBR)ebr11355128(OCoLC)975223862(Exl-AI)4809228(Perlego)3017722(EXLCZ)99381000000009943420210901d2013 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower1st ed.San Francisco :Verdun Press,2013.©2013.1 online resource (72 pages)Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- ACRONYMS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- TABLE -- CHAPTER 1-INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 2-THE HISTORICAL RECORD -- Traditionalists -- Quasi-Traditionalists -- Revisionist -- CHAPTER 3-FRANK JACK FLETCHER -- CHAPTER 4-THE PLAYERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT -- CHAPTER 5-THE METRICS, THE TEST, AND THE VERDICT -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- Books -- Periodicals -- Government Documents.This book analyzes the strategic decision-making and historical context behind the withdrawal of carrier-based aviation support during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. It focuses on Vice Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher's controversial decision to withdraw support on August 8, 1942, and evaluates the validity of this decision using historical records and modern military strategic models. The book covers Fletcher's leadership development, the strategic orders and guidance he received, and the operations of subordinate commanders. It aims to clarify misconceptions about Fletcher's actions and assess their strategic implications. The book is intended for military historians, strategic analysts, and readers interested in World War II naval operations.Generated by AI.Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943Generated by AIStrategyHistoryGenerated by AIGuadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943StrategyHistoryFarr Lt.-Cmdr. Scott T1376467MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910158761103321The Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower3412301UNINA