The Fighting Admirals

Author : William Tuohy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Admirals
ISBN : 1616739622

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America's Fighting Admirals by William Tuohy Pdf

American naval actions of World War II comprise the most widespread, complex, and dramatic battles in the history of sea warfare. The fighting took place over vast distances in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as in the constricted spaces of the Mediterranean and Solomon seas. Each of the major actions had an admiral, the commander in charge, who led the battle. In combat, the abilities and determination of these commanders at sea were put to the most severe test. Americas Fighting Admirals describes the course of U.S. sea action in World War II. It examines the skills, strengths, weaknesses and personalities of the American admirals who fought the battles at sea. It examines the effect that stress, tension, and responsibility have on commanders making vital decisions in the red-hot crucible of battle. And it reveals the changing nature of the responsibilities of flag officers as the war progressed and became enormously complex.

Author : Martin Stephen
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035363006

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The Fighting Admirals by Martin Stephen Pdf

An assessment of the Royal Navy's admirals who played a key role in bringing about Allied victory in World War II.

Author : David W. Wragg
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000124486790

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Fighting Admirals of the Second World War by David W. Wragg Pdf

"Seapower was a crucial element in the outcome of the Second World War. The U-Boat campaign almost brought Britain to her knees; the Arctic convoys were crucial to keeping Russia in the War; Pearl Harbor brought America into the conflict with massive repercussions; allied naval supremacy made the D-Day landings possible. This book examines in detail the key naval commanders of both sides including five British (Pound, Cunningham, Ramsay, Horton, Somerville) and five US admirals (King, Nimitz, Spruance, Halsey, Fletcher), three German (Raeder, Doenitz, Lutjens) three Japanese (Yamamato, Nagumo, Koga) and two French (Darlan, de la Borde), the latterjustified by the problems faced by Vichy France, including the courageous decision to scuttle the fleet rather than let it fall into German hands in late 1942. In selecting the list, the author has made their decisive role in the war the only criterion."--Publisher's information.

Author : William Tuohy
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0760329850

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America's Fighting Admirals by William Tuohy Pdf

American naval actions of World War II comprise the most widespread, complex, and dramatic battles in the history of sea warfare. The fighting took place over vast distances in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as in the constricted spaces of the Mediterranean and Solomon seas. Each of the major actions had an admiral, the commander in charge, who led the battle. In combat, the abilities and determination of these commanders at sea were put to the most severe test. Americas Fighting Admirals describes the course of U.S. sea action in World War II. It examines the skills, strengths, weaknesses and personalities of the American admirals who fought the battles at sea. It examines the effect that stress, tension, and responsibility have on commanders making vital decisions in the red-hot crucible of battle. And it reveals the changing nature of the responsibilities of flag officers as the war progressed and became enormously complex.

Author : Jeffrey G. Barlow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : NYPL:33433050669823

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Revolt of the Admirals by Jeffrey G. Barlow Pdf

Chronicles in compelling detail the historic showdown between the U.S. Air Force and the Navy over the role of carrier aviation in the national security framework of the United States.

Author : Oliver Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Admirals
ISBN : 0312151209

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Command at Sea by Oliver Warner Pdf

Author : Walter R. Borneman
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780316202527

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The Admirals by Walter R. Borneman Pdf

How history's only five-star admirals triumphed in World War II and made the United States the world's dominant sea power. Only four men in American history have been promoted to the five-star rank of Admiral of the Fleet: William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey. These four men were the best and the brightest the navy produced, and together they led the U.S. navy to victory in World War II, establishing the United States as the world's greatest fleet. In THE ADMIRALS, award-winning historian Walter R. Borneman tells their story in full detail for the first time. Drawing upon journals, ship logs, and other primary sources, he brings an incredible historical moment to life, showing us how the four admirals revolutionized naval warfare forever with submarines and aircraft carriers, and how these men-who were both friends and rivals-worked together to ensure that the Axis fleets lay destroyed on the ocean floor at the end of World War II.

Author : Donald George Wilhelm,William B. Given Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258402106

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Your Son and Six Fighting Admirals by Donald George Wilhelm,William B. Given Jr. Pdf

Author : David Wragg
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844685424

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Fighting Admirals of World War II by David Wragg Pdf

Seapower was a crucial element in the outcome of the Second World War. The U-Boat campaign almost brought Britain to her knees; the Arctic convoys were crucial to keeping Russia in the War; Pearl Harbor brought America into the conflict with massive repercussions; allied naval supremacy made the D-Day landings possible.This book examines in detail the key naval commanders of both sides including five British (Pound, Cunningham, Ramsay, Horton, Somerville) and five US admirals (King, Nimitz, Spruance, Halsey, Fletcher), three German (Raeder, Doenitz, Lutjens) three Japanese (Yamamato, Nagumo, Koga) and two French (Darlan, de la Borde), the latterjustified by the problems faced by Vichy France, including the courageous decision to scuttle the fleet rather than let it fall into German hands in late 1942. In selecting the list, the author has made their decisive role in the war the only criterion.

Author : Edwin Palmer Hoyt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UOM:39015058012629

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How They Won the War in the Pacific by Edwin Palmer Hoyt Pdf

Author : John Barnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Admirals
ISBN : IND:32000009472368

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Fighting Admirals by John Barnett Pdf

Author : Andrew Lambert
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780571265688

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Admirals by Andrew Lambert Pdf

The true story of how Britain's maritime power helped gain this country unparalleled dominance of the world's economy, Admirals celebrates the rare talents of the men who shaped the most successful fighting force in world history. Told through the lives and battles of eleven of our most remarkable admirals - men such as James II and Robert Blake - Andrew Lambert's book stretches from the Spanish Armada to the Second World War, culminating with the spirit which led Andrew Browne Cunningham famously to declare, when the army feared he would lose too many ships, 'it takes three years to build a ship; it takes three centuries to build a tradition.'

Author : Jeffrey G. Barlow
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Air power
ISBN : UCSC:32106015608042

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Revolt of the Admirals by Jeffrey G. Barlow Pdf

Chronicles the showdown between the U.S. Airforce and the Navy over the role of carrier aviation in the national security framework.

Author : Bob Drury,Tom Clavin
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781555846299

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Halsey's Typhoon by Bob Drury,Tom Clavin Pdf

This account of a disaster at sea during World War II is “a powerful and engrossing story of tragedy, survival, and heroism” (Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down). In the final days of 1944, Admiral William “Bull” Halsey is the Pacific theater’s most popular and colorful naval hero. After a string of victories, the “Fighting Admiral” and his thirty-thousand-man Third Fleet are charged with protecting General MacArthur’s flank during the invasion of the Philippine island of Mindoro. But in the midst of the landings, Halsey attempts a complicated refueling maneuver—and unwittingly drives his 170 ships into the teeth of a massive typhoon. Halsey’s men find themselves battling ninety-foot waves and 150 mph winds. Amid the chaos, three ships are sunk and nearly nine hundred sailors and officers are swept into the Philippine Sea. For three days, small bands of survivors battle dehydration, exhaustion, sharks, and the elements, awaiting rescue. It will be up to courageous lieutenant commander Henry Lee Plage to defy orders and sail his tiny destroyer escort, the USS Tabberer, back into the storm to rescue drifting sailors. Revealing a little-known chapter of WWII history in absorbing detail, this is “a vivid tale of tragedy and gallantry at sea.” (Publishers Weekly).

Author : Ken Jones,Hubert Kelley
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781612515526

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Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke by Ken Jones,Hubert Kelley Pdf

Written by two World War II veterans who later became well-known war correspondents, this biography records the inspiring life of one of America's great naval heroes. Popularly referred to as "31-Knot" Burke, Admiral Arleigh Burke fought savage battles at sea and won every decoration a grateful nation could bestow, yet his service to his country was not in combat alone. This book is at once a stirring testament to Burke's World War II record as a combat leader and to his talents as a diplomat at the armistice table in Korea and as a politician in Washington. It details his legendary victories with DESRON 23 in the Pacific and his development of high-speed night tactics for destroyers that resulted in what many call the perfect naval engagement at the Battle of Cape St. George. Burke's most enduring contributions occurred during his unprecedented three terms as chief of naval operations when he directed the Navy's technical development during its revolutionary change from steam and gunpowder to nuclear concepts in ships, weaponry, strategy, and tactics. Published soon after Burke's retirement from the Navy in 1961, the book has remained a standard reference for four decades.