I enjoyed reading this, in fact I would discuss progress of my reading with my wife and she became extremely interested in how Admiral Holloway described the events he participated. The book is definitely about carriers, but it is a perspective of how Holloway perceived the conflicts and the people he interacted. One of my favorite reads.own-book war1 Maria4,090 111

Admiral James L. Holloway served on aircraft carriers during Korea and Vietnam before serving as the CNO. His service as a pilot, commander and Chief of Naval Operations for the entire Navy gave him perspective on aircraft carriers from the bottom, top and fleet-wide. Aircraft carriers are the cornerstone of our naval strategy and Admiral Holloway spent much of his professional career serving on and defending these platforms both from foreign foes and from congressional parsimony.

Why I started this book: I'm working my way thru the CNO recommended reading list.

Why I finished it: This book is broken into short chapters... all of which were easy stopping points. It took longer than it should have to power thru. But don't let my laziness prevent you from reading this interesting book. biography contemporary history ...more Kaushik Iyer357 16

The second book in a bit of a non-fiction / geopolitics phase of reading I went through this month. (the first was Saudi Arabia on the Edge)

This is a very readable memoir chronicling a remarkable life.

Adm. Holloway had a celebrated career as a Naval aviator, serving in World War II, the Korean war and Vietnam. His memoir requires some patience, particularly if you're new to Naval jargon, however it is relentlessly interesting. There's a rather good Amazon review that notes that the book is one of the rare portrayals of how a "young hero become[s] the military brass". [1]

For me one of the most interesting pieces of the book was seeing how Holloway's perspective changes and broadens as he rises in rank. His presentation of operations during World War II are tactical, they focus on the specific event. By the time we reach his presentation of his time as CNO and the Mayaguez incident, we're seeing what it's when the buck stops with you. read-in-2015 Haden57

An excellent book from a man who fed me steak and cheese sandwiches on his porch overlooking the water off the Severn river. I had no idea regarding the breadth of experiences he had across the major conflicts of 20th century. Nor did I know that he was a destroyer man before he became a pilot! He did an excellent job of conveying the use of carriers in war at sea, the nuances that comes with cyclic flight ops and of course the dangers. The anecdotes regarding Rickover were well received...those of us who work in Naval Nuclear Propulsion don't often get to see the human side of the sitting Director. Ultimately, he writes in clear and easy to read prose that helps to give all levels of reader a glimpse into one of our greatest strategic assets. Urey Patrick296 14

Do not read this book expecting a history of aircraft carriers at war... this is a Navy memoir, the life of a remarkable man who led a storied Navy career from an Ensign aboard a battleship in the Battle of Surigao Straits in World War II to Chief of Naval Operations. I have to confess - I know Admiral Holloway. He was a life-long close personal friend and professional associate of my father's. I enjoyed his story - surface battle in World War II, close air support in Korea, carrier command on Yankee Station during Vietnam, the Cold War and the halls of power as CNO. The events, the personalities, the history - it's a personal perspective, insightful, knowledgeable and fascinating.biography korean-war navy John7 1 follower

Excellent read. The book shows some evidence of topical construction with occasional repeated detail, but Adm. Holloway is an excellent writer. A gentleman throughout, he offers commentary without criticism, providing an insider's view of many of the major international conflicts and the role of naval air power in each over the past 70 years. His insights on the Korean Conflict were especially enlightening. I highly recommend to anyone interested in military affairs or recent military history. Jfarley70 2

Although this book would probably never make any best seller list because it's a bit obscure, I wish Holloway had named it differently. I almost didn't buy it, as the last thing I need is another big picture treatment of aircraft carriers, but I recognized the author and immediately realized that it was a memoir. Holloway managed to, over his long career, get involved in near everything the Navy did... and shares it in this excellent work. Jason3

I read this book to write a review for Sea History magazine. Very interesting, lots of personal insights that you don't get from other history books. Probably not something to read unless military history is an interest. Graham306 2

Well written, it is an interesting read and an interesting biography Doug J.69 1 follower

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