{"product_id":"strategy-for-defeat-u-s-grant-sharp-signed-inscribed-admiral-vietnam-1979","title":"Strategy for Defeat U.S. Grant Sharp Signed Inscribed Admiral Vietnam 1978","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis copy bears a substantial personal inscription from Admiral Sharp to a fellow naval officer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“To Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will recognize many of the situations described in the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eU. S. G. Sharp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdm. USN (Ret.)”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Strategy for Defeat: Vietnam in Retrospect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Admiral U. S. Grant Sharp, U.S. Navy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Presidio Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 1978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0891410538\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Jacket Price: $12.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Feature: Personally signed and inscribed by Admiral Sharp to Lt. Cdr. Charles L. Stewart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Vietnam War strategy, U.S. Navy, air power and military command\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU D-4","brand":"Second Chapter Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706124370168,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/1025\/7912\/files\/3d13e050-5cea-4240-95db-0971e281ec98.jpg?v=1792225501","url":"https:\/\/secondchapterbookco.com\/products\/strategy-for-defeat-u-s-grant-sharp-signed-inscribed-admiral-vietnam-1979","provider":"Second Chapter Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}