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Borneman, Walter R : THE ADMIRALS: NIMITZ, HALSEY, LEAHY, AND KING--THE FIVE-STAR ADMIRALS WHO W ON THE WAR AT SEA

Little Brown and Company, 2012

ISBN 9780316097840

"In his superbly reported new book, historian Walter R. Borneman tackles th e essential question of military leadership: What makes some men, but not o thers, able to motivate a fighting force into battle?"â??Tony Perry, Los An geles Times "The first book to deal with the four [admirals] together, focusing on thei r intertwined lives, friendships, and rivalries....A very well-crafted book ."â??John Lehman, Washington Post "Engagingly written and deeply researched... Mr. Borneman makes it easy to understand the complex series of maneuvers and counter-maneuvers at Leyte G ulf...which is not always the case with accounts of the battle."â??Andrew R oberts, Wall Street Journal "A riveting introduction to the only four men in American history to have b een promoted to the five-star rank of Admiral of the Fleet in recognition o f their extraordinary feats"â??The History Channel "Borneman demonstrates comprehensive command of published and unpublished s ources, fingertip understanding of the period, and a polished writing style in this unique collective biography of the four men who 'with a combinatio n of nimble counsel, exasperating ego, studied patience, and street-fighter tactics' shaped the modern U.S. Navy to win WWII at sea."â??Publishers Wee kly "Borneman deftly manipulates multiple narrative strands and a wealth of det ail. He vividly fleshes out the numerous vain, ambitious men vying for powe r at the top and examines their important decisions and lasting ramificatio ns. An accomplished, readable history lesson."â??Kirkus Reviews "Walter Borneman's The Admirals is an epic group portrait of Nimitz, Halsey, Leahey, and King. Not si, As New

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