LEADER 02628nam 22004693 450 001 9910158761103321 005 20230803015712.0 010 $a9781786256447 010 $a1786256444 035 $a(CKB)3810000000099434 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4809228 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4809228 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11355128 035 $a(OCoLC)975223862 035 $a(Exl-AI)4809228 035 $a(Perlego)3017722 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000099434 100 $a20210901d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2013. 210 4$dİ2013. 215 $a1 online resource (72 pages) 327 $aIntro -- 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. 330 $aThis 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.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aGuadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943$7Generated by AI 606 $aStrategy$xHistory$7Generated by AI 615 0$aGuadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943 615 0$aStrategy$xHistory 700 $aFarr$b Lt.-Cmdr. Scott T$01376467 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158761103321 996 $aThe Historical Record, Strategic Decision Making, And Carrier Support To Operation Watchtower$93412301 997 $aUNINA