The Military Staff; Its History and Development

Published by Stackpole Company, Harrisburg, PA, 1961

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Octavo, [10], 326pp. Black hardcover, title in silver on spine. Stated "3d Edition, February 1961" on copyright page. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $5.50 retail price on front flap, light wear along spine and corners, a near fine example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper "To - Adm. John S. McCain Jr - a student of war - an apostle of sea power - a treasured friend - Don Hittle Jan - 63." Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. (1911-1981) served in the United States Navy for 45 years. He was the son of Admiral John S. McCain, Sr., a four-star admiral who commanded South Pacific aircraft operations in World War II, and the father of Senator John McCain. During the Vietnam War, Admiral McCain was Commander-in-Chief of all U.S. forces in the Vietnam theater and an ardent supporter of the Vietnamization policy of President Nixon. McCain retired in 1972 and died of a heart attack in 1981. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Title
The Military Staff; Its History and Development
Author
Hittle, J.D. [Admiral John S. McCain Jr.]
Publisher
Stackpole Company, Harrisburg, PA
Publication year
1961
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
near fine
Signed
Signed
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Third edition of The Military Staff by Brigadier General James D. Hittle, inscribed to Admiral John S. McCain, Jr.
Edition
Third Edition.
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