In this reissue of an award-winning contribution to naval literature, Buell USN ret. (now deceased) traces the career and probes the psychology of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance (1886-1969), an American naval hero of the Battle of Midway in World War II. The illustrated account includes notes on his final years drawn from interviews with his wife and daughter, appended information on Spruance's belated attainment of five-star rank, and his other decorations and awards. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)