NimitzA biography of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander of thousands of ships and aircraft during World War II, discussing his childhood in Texas, his early career in the Navy, his life as a husband and father, his World War II responsibilities, and his post-war appointments. |
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User Review - DavidCrawford - LibraryThingA terrific book! In my opinion this is a terrific book, that gives credit to a remarkable admiral. The author's coverage of Admiral Nimitz's personal and military life was superb. If you are navy buff or World War II historian then I highly recommend this book. Read full review
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User Review - Brent.Hall - LibraryThingFantastic book on one of the perennial figures on the U.S. Navy. Goes into significant detail on leadership decisions during the Pacific War, and provides an excellent overview of the pre-war, war, and post-war periods and Admiral Nimitz's contributions. Read full review
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| Title | Nimitz |
| Authors | Elmer Belmont Potter, Patrick Robinson |
| Contributor | Nimitz |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Naval Institute Press, 1976 |
| ISBN | 0870214926, 9780870214929 |
| Length | 507 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Military History / Military / Naval History / Military / United States |
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