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Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible without the help of so many people over the course of four years. The beginnings of my manuscript started at the beautiful Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. The guidance, mentorship, humor, and vast knowledge of the late Dr. Eric John Shaw on the historical, technical, and strategic aspects of the U.S. military made the writing process both enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, I would also like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Michael Budd, Dr. Luigi Bradizza, and Dr. William Leeman at Salve Regina University, who went above and beyond the call of duty in taking time from their very busy academic schedules to invest their knowledge and energy in patiently reviewing my manuscript. Their insightful feedback and recommendations not only helped expand my research, but also kept me focused and on target with my arguments.

At home, I am thankful to my loving parents, Stephen Paul Nasca and Purita Mendoza Nasca, who taught me the value of lifelong learning and an appreciation for hard work. I am especially indebted to my father for the countless hours he spent with me on our mutual love of history and all things military. I would not be where I am today without him. In addition, my years of researching, writing, and traveling for this book would not have been possible without the amazing support of my family. My sister, Nikko Nasca Rice, and my brother-in-law, Shawn Rice, were a wealth of advice and support in helping me overcome the challenges in writing this book. In addition, my nephew, Braden, and my nieces, Cassidy and Halle, were my biggest cheerleaders and fans whose humor, smarts, and enthusiasm were a great source of inspiration and sorely needed fun!

Finally, the publication of this book would not have become a reality without the amazing support and work of the entire team at the Naval Institute Press. I especially want to thank Glenn Griffith, who as acquisitions editor patiently worked with me throughout the entire publication process. His guidance not only made it a fun and exciting experience, but I would also have been hopelessly lost without his help! In addition, I would like to thank production editor Rachel Crawford, as well as Mary Hardegree for her careful review of my manuscript. Her attention to detail in copyediting brought a refinement and polish to the book that makes me sound more intelligent than I really am! Next, I would like to express my gratitude to Chris Robinson for designing the beautifully crafted maps and allowing me to provide my initial input and guidance. He had to work extra hard to turn straw into gold! Lastly, I will always be grateful to all the amazing people at the Naval Institute Press who worked tirelessly in seeing this book transformed into its beautifully crafted final product. The hours they spent carefully designing and perfecting this book were the result of not only outstanding teamwork, but also a labor of love.