Nimitz / [electronic resource] E.B. Potter.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 474-481) and index.

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.