Mastering the Art of Command

Honorable Mention for the John Lyman Book Award in the category of “U.S. Naval History.” Mastering the Art of Command is a detailed examination of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz‘s leadership during World War II. It describes how he used his talents to guide the Pacific Fleet following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, win crucial victories against the forces of Imperial Japan, and then seize the initiative in the Pacific. Once Nimitz‘s forces held the initiative, they maintained it through an offensive ca