Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke by Ken Jones

Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke by Ken Jones

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.

Ken Jones served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and went to Korea as a war correspondent. He is the author of Destroyer Squadron 23.

Hubert Kelley, a veteran of the Pacific War, is the author of many war-related stories that appeared in Harper's and other publications.

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ISBN 13	9781557500182
ISBN 10	1557500185
Title	Admiral Arleigh (31-Knot) Burke
Author	Ken Jones
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Naval Institute Press
Year published	2014-01-30
Number of pages	203
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