“NIMITZ” By E. B. Potter. The biography of America’s greatest admiral; Chester W. Nimitz. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Admiral Nimitz the new commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT). During World War II, he spearheaded the impressive American victory over the Japanese. The book follows Pearl Harbor, Admiral Nimitz was appointed commander of the U. S. Pacific Fleet. During World War II, he spearheaded the impressive Naval victory over the Japanese. The book follows Nimitz through his entire life, until his death in 1966. However the primarily focus deals with the turbulent times of WWII. Author E. B. Potter served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and rose to the rank of Commander. Mrs. Nimitz chose Potter to write her husband’s biography after his death. 1976 Hardback edition, with dust jacket. Jacket is wrapped in clear protective plastic. This is not a Book Club––this is a larger edition (10-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches) printed by the Naval Institute Press. 507 pages, 18 black and white photos, 23 maps and an index. Large Pacific map inside front and back covers.
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