Strategy for Defeat U.S. Grant Sharp Signed Inscribed Admiral Vietnam 1978
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A significant author-inscribed copy of Strategy for Defeat: Vietnam in Retrospect by Admiral U. S. Grant Sharp, former Commander in Chief, Pacific, during four critical years of the Vietnam War.
This copy bears a substantial personal inscription from Admiral Sharp to a fellow naval officer:
“To Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart
You will recognize many of the situations described in the book.
U. S. G. Sharp
Adm. USN (Ret.)”
The inscription’s reference to situations Stewart would recognize suggests that the recipient possessed relevant firsthand naval or military experience. No separate documentation accompanies the book, and the exact professional relationship between Sharp and Stewart has not been independently confirmed.
Published by Presidio Press in 1978, Strategy for Defeat presents Sharp’s firsthand assessment of American strategy during the Vietnam War. As Commander in Chief, Pacific, Sharp oversaw American military activity throughout the Pacific—including Vietnam—with Generals William Westmoreland and Creighton Abrams reporting to him. He argues that political restrictions, gradual escalation, and limitations on air power prevented the United States from employing an effective strategy against North Vietnam.
Drawing upon official dispatches, government documents, personal interviews, and the Pentagon Papers, the book addresses bombing policy, North Vietnamese defenses, Washington decision-making, military planning, command relationships, and the conflict between civilian restrictions and senior military recommendations.
Title: Strategy for Defeat: Vietnam in Retrospect
Author: Admiral U. S. Grant Sharp, U.S. Navy
Publisher: Presidio Press
Publication Year: 1978
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
ISBN: 0891410538
Original Jacket Price: $12.95
Special Feature: Personally signed and inscribed by Admiral Sharp to Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart
Subject: Vietnam War strategy, U.S. Navy, air power and military command
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with a significant condition issue. Heavy foxing is present across the top page edge, exactly as shown in the photographs. Additional scattered foxing and spotting appear on the fore edge, bottom edge, endpapers, title page, and occasional interior margins. The original dust jacket has age toning, surface rubbing, scratches, edge wear, creasing, and tears, including a noticeable tear along the upper front panel. The hardcover boards have light edge and corner wear. Binding remains secure, and the text is generally clean and readable aside from the scattered foxing. The large author inscription remains bold and clear. No additional writing or highlighting was noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and inscription.
A compelling military presentation copy connecting one of the Vietnam War’s highest-ranking American commanders with another named U.S. naval officer. Particularly desirable for collectors of Vietnam War history, senior military autographs, naval command material, air-power strategy, and inscribed association copies. The exact book shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4
Strategy for Defeat U.S. Grant Sharp Signed Inscribed Admiral Vietnam 1978
$225.00
This copy bears a substantial personal inscription from Admiral Sharp to a fellow naval officer:
“To Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart
You will recognize many of the situations described in the book.
U. S. G. Sharp
Adm. USN (Ret.)”
The inscription’s reference to situations Stewart would recognize suggests that the recipient possessed relevant firsthand naval or military experience. No separate documentation accompanies the book, and the exact professional relationship between Sharp and Stewart has not been independently confirmed.
Published by Presidio Press in 1978, Strategy for Defeat presents Sharp’s firsthand assessment of American strategy during the Vietnam War. As Commander in Chief, Pacific, Sharp oversaw American military activity throughout the Pacific—including Vietnam—with Generals William Westmoreland and Creighton Abrams reporting to him. He argues that political restrictions, gradual escalation, and limitations on air power prevented the United States from employing an effective strategy against North Vietnam.
Drawing upon official dispatches, government documents, personal interviews, and the Pentagon Papers, the book addresses bombing policy, North Vietnamese defenses, Washington decision-making, military planning, command relationships, and the conflict between civilian restrictions and senior military recommendations.
Title: Strategy for Defeat: Vietnam in Retrospect
Author: Admiral U. S. Grant Sharp, U.S. Navy
Publisher: Presidio Press
Publication Year: 1978
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
ISBN: 0891410538
Original Jacket Price: $12.95
Special Feature: Personally signed and inscribed by Admiral Sharp to Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart
Subject: Vietnam War strategy, U.S. Navy, air power and military command
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with a significant condition issue. Heavy foxing is present across the top page edge, exactly as shown in the photographs. Additional scattered foxing and spotting appear on the fore edge, bottom edge, endpapers, title page, and occasional interior margins. The original dust jacket has age toning, surface rubbing, scratches, edge wear, creasing, and tears, including a noticeable tear along the upper front panel. The hardcover boards have light edge and corner wear. Binding remains secure, and the text is generally clean and readable aside from the scattered foxing. The large author inscription remains bold and clear. No additional writing or highlighting was noted. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and inscription.
A compelling military presentation copy connecting one of the Vietnam War’s highest-ranking American commanders with another named U.S. naval officer. Particularly desirable for collectors of Vietnam War history, senior military autographs, naval command material, air-power strategy, and inscribed association copies. The exact book shown is the copy you will receive.
SKU D-4