Wielding the Trident

This first biography of Adm. Raymond A. Spruance in over fifty years offers a compelling portrait of the quiet strategist behind key U.S. victories in the Pacific War. Drawing on rich archival material, it highlights Spruance’s sharp intellect, decisive leadership, and lasting influence on naval warfare from World War II to the Cold War. Wielding the Triden t is the first biography of Adm. Raymond A. Spruance in more than fifty years, offering a fresh look at one of the most brilliant naval comm