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Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke - The Story of a Fighting Sailor (Paperback)
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Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke - The Story of a Fighting Sailor (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 5 120
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Written by two World War II veterans who later became well-known
war correspondents, this biography records the inspiring life of
one of America's great naval heroes. Popularly referred to as
"31-Knot" Burke, Admiral Arleigh Burke fought savage battles at sea
and won every decoration a grateful nation could bestow, yet his
service to his country was not in combat alone. This book is at
once a stirring testament to Burke's World War II record as a
combat leader and to his talents as a diplomat at the armistice
table in Korea and as a politician in Washington. It details his
legendary victories with DESRON 23 in the Pacific and his
development of high-speed night tactics for destroyers that
resulted in what many call the perfect naval engagement at the
Battle of Cape St. George. Burke's most enduring contributions
occurred during his unprecedented three terms as chief of naval
operations when he directed the Navy's technical development during
its revolutionary change from steam and gunpowder to nuclear
concepts in ships, weaponry, strategy, and tactics. Published soon
after Burke's retirement from the Navy in 1961, the book has
remained a standard reference for four decades.
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