Mastering the art of command : Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and victory in the Pacific war /
Hone, Trent,
Mastering the art of command : Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and victory in the Pacific war / Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and victory in the Pacific war Trent Hone. - Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, (c)2022. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographies and index.
Assuming Command -- Creating Opportunities -- Taking Risks -- Seizing the Initiative -- Adjusting the System -- Coiling the Spring -- Unleashing the Campaign -- Maintaining Tempo -- Seeking Decision -- Achieving Victory.
"Mastering the Art of Command is a detailed examination of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's leadership during World War II. It describes how he used his talents to guide the Pacific Fleet following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, win crucial victories against the forces of Imperial Japan, and then seize the initiative in the Pacific. Once Nimitz's forces held the initiative, they maintained it through an offensive campaign of unparalleled speed that overcame Japanese defenses and created the conditions for victory. As a command and operational history, Mastering the Art of Command explores how Nimitz used his leadership skills, command talents, and strategic acumen to achieve these decisive results"--
9781682475966
2022010000
Nimitz, Chester W. 1885-1966.
United States. Pacific Command --Biography.
World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Ocean.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.
Leadership.
Admirals--United States--Biography.
Electronic Books.
D767 / .M378 2022
Mastering the art of command : Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and victory in the Pacific war / Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and victory in the Pacific war Trent Hone. - Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, (c)2022. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographies and index.
Assuming Command -- Creating Opportunities -- Taking Risks -- Seizing the Initiative -- Adjusting the System -- Coiling the Spring -- Unleashing the Campaign -- Maintaining Tempo -- Seeking Decision -- Achieving Victory.
"Mastering the Art of Command is a detailed examination of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's leadership during World War II. It describes how he used his talents to guide the Pacific Fleet following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, win crucial victories against the forces of Imperial Japan, and then seize the initiative in the Pacific. Once Nimitz's forces held the initiative, they maintained it through an offensive campaign of unparalleled speed that overcame Japanese defenses and created the conditions for victory. As a command and operational history, Mastering the Art of Command explores how Nimitz used his leadership skills, command talents, and strategic acumen to achieve these decisive results"--
9781682475966
2022010000
Nimitz, Chester W. 1885-1966.
United States. Pacific Command --Biography.
World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Ocean.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.
Leadership.
Admirals--United States--Biography.
Electronic Books.
D767 / .M378 2022