John S. 'Slew' McCain was an old-school sailor. Wiry, profane, a cusser and a gambler, he reminded more than one observer of 'Popeye.' He was also a pioneer in the hard-hitting naval tactics that brought Imperial Japan to its knees. McCain graduated from Annapolis in 1906 and served aboard an armored cruiser in World War I. Espying the future of naval warfare, he earned his aviation wings in 1936 and by 1939 was commander of the aircraft carrier, USS Ranger. He was thus well placed to provide a leading role in America's cut and thrust war with the Japanese across the broad expanses of the Paci.;Cover Page -- Title -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Maps -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 From Teoc to Tool Room -- 2 The Great War -- 3 Shore Duty -- 4 Sea Duty -- 5 Aviation -- 6 Flag Rank -- 7 War In The South Pacific -- 8 Guadalcanal -- 9 Return To Washington -- 10 Deputy Cno -- 11 The Fast Carriers -- 12 The Philippines Campaign -- 13 Slew Takes Over -- 14 Heavy Hits -- 15 Final Blows -- 16 Command Performance -- 17 Finale -- 18 Respect And Affection -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography