The admirals : Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--the five-star admirals who won the war at sea
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Borneman, Walter R., 1952-
Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2012.
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Book
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1st ed.
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ix, 559 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2012.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
A unique collective biography of the four men who "with a combination of nimble counsel, exasperating ego, studied patience, and street-fighter tactics" shaped the modern U.S. Navy to win WWII at sea.

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Admirals -- United States -- Biography.
Biographies.
Halsey, William F. -- (William Frederick), -- 1882-1959.
King, Ernest Joseph, -- 1878-1956
Leahy, William D.
Naval art and science -- History -- 20th century.
Nimitz, Chester W. -- (Chester William), -- 1885-1966.
United States. -- Navy -- Biography.
United States. -- Navy -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.