Nimitz at War with Craig Symonds

August 06, 2025
00:00 01:03:18
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In this episode, James interviews Dr. Craig Symonds, one of the world's leading naval historians and a Professor Emeritus of History at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Symonds has also taught at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England and the U. S. Naval War College. He is the author of 17 books, including The Battle of Midway, World War II at Sea, and Nimitz At War, the book under discussion. You will love Dr. Symonds' insights on Nimitz' role in guiding the U.S. effort in the Pacific War.

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