| Description |
1 online resource (80 pages) : illustrations, maps (some color). |
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U.S. Navy operations in World War II |
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U.S. Navy Operations in World War II.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-80). |
| Summary |
"Book provides snapshots from Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner's experiences between 1940 and 1945. Turner was a key figure in planning the war against Japan and also commanded most of the significant amphibious operations in the Pacific theater. Each section provides lessons learned for today's naval leaders"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (NHHC website, viewed Nov. 19, 2021). |
| Contents |
1. Understanding the adversary : respect their intentions and capabilities -- 2. Prepare for policy ambiguity and challenge your assumptions -- 3. Plans evolve based on changing circumstances -- 4. Build plans around a realistic assessment of resources -- 5. Research and preparation enable swift implementation and adaptation -- 6. Allow for the tyranny of time and distance -- 7. Achieve unity of command if possible; strive for unity of effort, if not -- 8. Account for friction in war, where everything is simple, but even the simplest thing is difficult -- 9. Infrastructure and experience are critical to logistics -- 10. Learn from mistakes. |
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Turner, Richmond Kelly, 1885-1961.
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United States. Navy -- Planning.
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États-Unis. Navy -- Planification.
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Turner, Richmond Kelly, 1885-1961
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United States. Navy
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations -- Planning.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Logistics -- United States -- Planning.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan.
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Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Campagnes et batailles -- Pacifique, Océan.
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Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Opérations amphibies -- Planification.
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Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Logistique -- États-Unis -- Planification.
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Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Japon.
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Armed Forces -- Planning
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Logistics
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Military campaigns
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Planning
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Japan
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Pacific Area
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United States
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924 |
| Chronological Term |
1939-1945
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| Added Author |
Naval History & Heritage Command (U.S.). OPNAV Support Section, compiler.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Richmond Kelly Turner. Washington Navy Yard, DC : Naval History and Heritage Command, [2021] 9781943604685 (DLC) 2021034869 (OCoLC)1264767103 |
| ISBN |
9781943604692 (Adobe pdf) |
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194360469X |
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9781943604685 (paperback) |
| Gpo Item No. |
0415-D-08 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 221.20:T 85 D 221.2:T 85 |
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