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Potter, E. B., 1908-, ((Elmer Belmont),) Nimitz / E.B. Potter. - Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, c1976.
xiii, 507 p., [10] leaves of plates : ill. ; 27 cm. Content notes : The appointment -- CinCPac from Texas -- Holding the line -- Background of a strategist -- Confrontation in the Coral Sea -- Preparing to defend Midway -- The Battle of Midway -- Chester and Catherine -- Rising star -- Tactician and teacher -- The Rigel and the Augusta -- Flag rank -- Guadalcanal invaded -- Guadalcanal recaptured -- CinCPac and CinCPac staff -- Launching and the Central Pacific drive -- Galvanic and flintlock -- Leap to the Marianas -- Of generals, admirals, and a president -- Return to the Philippines -- The Philippines campaign and the move to Guam -- Iwo Jima and Okinawa -- Victory -- From CinCPac to CNO -- Chief of Naval Operations -- From the Navy Department to the United Nations -- Last years. 0870214926 9780870214929 * Nimitz, Chester W., 1885-1966. * United States. - Biography. * Admirals - Biography. - United States