LEADER 03659nam 22004933 450 001 9910158799403321 005 20230807220300.0 010 $a9781786251978 010 $a1786251973 035 $a(CKB)3810000000099145 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4807813 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4807813 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11354486 035 $a(OCoLC)975223567 035 $a(Exl-AI)4807813 035 $a(Perlego)3020904 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000099145 100 $a20210901d2015 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAdmiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2015. 210 4$dİ2015. 215 $a1 online resource (329 pages) 327 $aIntro -- 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 -- 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. 330 $aThis 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.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aPacific Ocean$7Generated by AI 606 $aWar games, Naval$7Generated by AI 615 0$aPacific Ocean. 615 0$aWar games, Naval 700 $aForrestel USN$b Vice Admiral E. P$01375649 701 $aNimitz USN$b Fleet Admiral C. W$01375650 701 $aEller USN$b Rear Admiral E. M$01375651 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158799403321 996 $aAdmiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command$93410393 997 $aUNINA