Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay
For the Ages: A History Podcast
English - May 27, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHistory for the ages history rubenstein david david rubenstein Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Following America’s violent entrance into World War II with the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States needed to swiftly mobilize for its fight in the Pacific Theater. In those tense days following the attack, President Roosevelt tapped Chester W. Nimitz to lead the charge. With the nation calling for swift justice against a complex backdrop of military challenges and internal politics, Nimitz rose to the challenges of his time and station to lead the United States in the fight for victory in the Pacific. Craig L. Symonds joins David M. Rubenstein to explore this pivotal figure and moment in American history.
Recorded on January 10, 2023