Chester Nimitz - Thunder Of The Pacific

How did the US sea fleet recover from the Pearl Harbor attacks?

Trace Nimitz´s personal and professional life back to his childhood days.

Why was Chester Nimitz chosen as Commander of the Navy in WWII?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was meant to cripple America´s fighting fleet. Without full capability, Axis forces hoped to gain significant advantage in the Pacific theater. What they could not have foreseen was the appointment of a brilliant military mind to Commander of the Navy in the Pacific, Admiral Chester Nimitz. His strategies enabled the US fleet to prevail in the Battle of Midway, Battle of Coral Sea, and other famous fights.

Trace the history of this remarkable man, from his childhood in Fredericksburg through his first foray into battle during World War I. Discover why he was chosen for such an important position after America entered WWII. Historians and military experts weigh in on the life of Nimitz who was there from war´s beginning until the signing of the Japanese surrender. Friends, family, and colleagues recount their stories of the man behind the uniform.

Explore all facets of Admiral Nimitz´s life and find out how he attempted to end WWII as quickly as possible.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 6 Augusti, 2008