HIS MEN FEVERED HIM,

HIS COUNTRY NEEDED HIM.

 In "this man's Navy,' one commander stood out among the brave company-a matchless com- bat leader, a shrewd strategist, a master at sensing the most dangerous battle zones and then propelling himself into the heat. 

He was Arleigh "31-Knot" Burke, one of the most decorated naval officers of the Pacific Theatre in World War II and Korea. From pioneer stock he rose with titan self- discipline and imagination through Annapolis to shipboard duty, through harrowing sea battles against the Japanese to military and diplomatic triumphs in the Korean conflict. 

Finally, as Chief of Naval Operations, he built the modern U.S. Navy during the longest and most brilliant tenure of any man in that office. 

Here is Admiral Arleigh Burke's story-an explosive account that reads with all the impact of the best of war fiction.

Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover edges. Spine slanting. Scrapes on the front and back cover. Tear at the top of the back cover and last page. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.