Mastering the Art of Command: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Victory in the Pacific
Book by Trent Hone
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Publisher : Naval Institute Press (September 15, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 448 pages ISBN-10 : 1682475956 ISBN-13 : 978-1682475959 Item Weight : 1.72 pounds Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #61,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #73 in Naval Military History #118 in WWII Biographies #411 in World War II History (Books) , 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 campaign of unparalleled speed that overcame Japanese defenses and created the conditions for victory. As a command and operational history, Mastering the Art of Command explores how Nimitz used his leadership skills, command talents, and strategic acumen to achieve these decisive results. Hone recounts how Nimitz, as both Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas (CINCPOA), revised and adapted his organizational structure to capitalize on lessons and newly emerging information. Hone argues that Nimitz—because he served simultaneously as CINCPAC and CINCPOA—was able to couple tactical successes to strategic outcomes and more effectively plan and execute operations that brought victory at Midway, Guadalcanal, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. As a study of leadership, Mastering the Art of Command uses modern management theories, and builds upon the approach in his award-winning Learning War. Trent Hone explores the challenge of leadership in complex adaptive systems through Nimitz’s behavior and causes us to reassess the inevitability of Allied victory and the reasons for its ultimate accomplishment. A new narrative history of the Pacific war, this book demonstrates effective patterns for complexity-informed leadership by highlighting how Nimitz maintained coherence within his organization, established the conditions for his subordinates to succeed, and fostered collaborative sensemaking to identify and pursue options more rapidly. Nimitz’s “strategic artistry” is a pattern worthy of study and emulation, for today’s military officers, civilian leaders, and managers in large organizations. Read more
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This is a must read on how to win a war and demonstrate leadership to those you command, and to those who hold command above you. “Mastering the Art of Command” is a narrative of how Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz used leadership skills to defeat the Japanese Navy, to form staffs to support his goals, and to instill confidence on his ability to those in Command in Washington, D.C. This book describes the use of emerging opportunities, the challenges of dynamic ever changing information, and the recognition of the talents and abilities of staff and Nimitz’s successful placement of them. Trent Hone honestly describes the personalities of many of the important Naval Officers in WWII in the Pacific, including the following: Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet (COMINCH) Chief of Naval Operation (CNO) Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) President Franklin D. Roosevelt While this book is about military command, there are lessons to learn for all managers in both military and civilian organizations. Fleet Admiral Halsey once said “Battles and wars are won by placing ordnance on target.” Trent Hone describes how Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz placed the Pacific Fleet and his staff on target. Kent Staab, PHC, AC, USNR, Retired.
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