The Admirals

In The Admirals, award-winning historian Walter R. Borneman explores the remarkable contributions of the four American five-star admirals—William Leahy, Ernest King, Chester Nimitz, and William Halsey—who played pivotal roles in establishing U.S. naval dominance during World War II. Utilizing primary sources like journals and ship logs, Borneman vividly recounts their strategic innovations in naval warfare, particularly with submarines and aircraft carriers, and highlights the dynamic interplay of friendship and rivalry among these naval leaders as they guided the U.S. Navy to victory over the Axis powers.