J.C. Wylie
Rear Admiral Joseph Caldwell Wylie, Jr., USN, (March 3, 1911 – January 29, 1993) (called "J. C." Wylie or "Bill" Wylie), was an American strategic theorist, author, and US Naval officer. Wylie is best known for writing Military Strategy: A General Theory of Power Control.
Joseph Caldwell Wylie, Jr. | |
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| Nickname(s) | "J. C.", "Bill" |
| Born | March 20, 1911 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | January 29, 1993 (aged 81) Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| Place of burial | Trinity Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1928–1972 (44 Years) |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | USS Trever USS Ault USS Arneb USS Macon Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Nine Commandant, First Naval District |
| Battles/wars | World War II Pacific War |
| Awards | Silver Star Joint Service Commendation Medal Two Legions of Merit |
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