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Book SynopsisWould the doctrine of one of history's great naval strategists have stood the test of World War II in the Pacific?
Trade ReviewIf Mahan Ran the Great Pacific War provides one of the best analyses of World War II I have read. Clear and incisive, it presents the reader with both the factual material and a solid discussion of how and why the decisions of the commanders resulted in a strategic or just a tactical success or failure. March 29, 2009
* Daily News, Bowling Green, KY *
This is truly an outstanding book. Although Adams indicates it is an analysis of naval strategy of World War II in the Pacific, the lessons he presents apply to more than purely naval warfare.Spring 2010
* Air Power History *
[A] must read for students of World War II in the Pacific and all those interested in naval and military strategy. March-April 2010
* Military Review *
This book will be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in World War II history. Vol. 55, No. 2, Summer 2010
* Nautical Research Journal *
There is no doubt that Mahan and his writings had an enormous effect on the US Navy's admirals during the Pacific War. This fine book shows very clearly how. December 2010
* Work Boat World *
Students of naval history will find much to agree with in this volume, and a good deal about which to disagree, but either way they will find it worth reading. Fall 2011
* NYMAS Review *
Table of ContentsContents
List of Maps
Acknowledgments
1. Sink Ten Ships and We Win the War!
2. Initial Japanese Strategic Choices
3. Pearl Harbor
4. Yamamoto Defies Mahan
5. Guadalcanal
6. Central versus South Pacific
7. Two Prongs Divide the Fleet
8. Decisive Combat in the Marianas
9. From Honolulu's Conference Table to Leyte's Mud
10. The Naval Campaign for the Philippines
11. Mahan and the Submariners
12. Dulling the Mighty Blade
13. B-San
Notes
Bibliography
Index
