Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke: The Story of a Fighting Sailor (Bluejacket Books)

by Ken Jones and Hubert Kelly Jr

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Written by two World War II veterans who later became well-known war correspondents, this biography records the inspiring life of one of America's great naval heroes. Popularly referred to as "31-Knot" Burke, Admiral Arleigh Burke fought savage battles at sea and won every decoration a grateful nation could bestow, yet his service to his country was not in combat alone. This book is at once a stirring testament to Burke's World War II record as a combat leader and to his talents as a diplomat at the armistice table in Korea and as a politician in Washington. It details his legendary victories with DESRON 23 in the Pacific and his development of high-speed night tactics for destroyers that resulted in what many call the perfect naval engagement at the Battle of Cape St. George.

Burke's most enduring contributions occurred during his unprecedented three terms as chief of naval operations when he directed the Navy's technical development during its revolutionary change from steam and gunpowder to nuclear concepts in ships, weaponry, strategy, and tactics. Published soon after Burke's retirement from the Navy in 1961, the book has remained a standard reference for four decades.
  • ISBN10 1612515525
  • ISBN13 9781612515526
  • Publish Date 15 January 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint US Naval Institute Press
  • Edition Digital Only ed.
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 203
  • Language English