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They filled the important role of scapegoats as best described by Admiral Raymond Spruance:
"I have always felt that Kimmel and Short were held responsible for Pearl Harbor in order that the American people might have no reason to lose confidence in their Government in Washington.
"This was probably justifiable under the circumstances at that time, but it does not justify forever damning these fine officers."
Admiral Spruance letter to Samuel Eliot Morison, 11/29/61
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Admiral Husband Kimmel served as the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, his leadership and preparedness for the attack have been heavily criticized. Many argued that he failed to take adequate precautions and intelligence warnings surrounding the attack. As a result, Kimmel was relieved of his command following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Who was in command of Pearl Harbor when the attack occurred?
General Short and Admiral Kimmel.
Who was the scapegoat for the disaster at Pearl Harbor on December 7?
Admiral Husband Kimmel
Who is the naval base leader in peal harbor?
On December 7, 1939 Admiral Kimmel was the commander of the Naval Fleet in the Pacific at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was removed from the position and Admiral Nimitz replaced him.
Admiral Kimmel and Lt General Short commanders of the navy and army at Pearl Harbor were relieved of their duties after the attack?
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What naval actions did Admiral Kimmel initiate in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and before he was relieved of command of the US Pacific Fleet?
Admiral Kimmel did put the fleet on wartime status and sent patrols out but did not have time to effectively plan out his retaliatory strikes against the Japanese as he was relieved of command in a little more than a week after Pearl Harbor.
Admiral who was the scapegoat for the disaster at pearl harbor?
Admiral Kimmel. Admiral Kimmel.
Who was the us admiral when pearl harbor was bombed?
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel .
Who was the admiral of the American fleet at Pearl Harbor before the bombing?
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel was the Commander at Pearl Harbor prior to Dec 7th bombing
Who was in command of Pearl Harbor when the attack occurred?
General Short and Admiral Kimmel.
Who was the scapegoat for the disaster at Pearl Harbor on December 7?
Admiral Husband Kimmel
US leader Attack on Pearl Harbor?
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel was the Admiral who was the head of the Fleet in Pearl Harbor. He was reassigned and lost his command of the Fleet. Another Admiral was chosen, Nimitz I believe.
Who was in command of the American pacific fleet at pearl harbor?
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel .
Who was the captin or general of Pearl Harbor?
The Admiral at Pearl Harbor was Admiral Husband E. Kimmel who led the Pacific Fleet. LT General Wlaater C. Short commanded the US ground and air forces in Hawaii.
Who is the captian of Pearl Harbor?
US Army: General Walter Short US Navy: Admiral Husband Kimmel
Who is the naval base leader in peal harbor?
On December 7, 1939 Admiral Kimmel was the commander of the Naval Fleet in the Pacific at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was removed from the position and Admiral Nimitz replaced him.
Who were the principle leaders of Pearl Harbor?
US Army: General Walter Short US Navy: Admiral Husband Kimmel
Admiral Kimmel and Lt General Short commanders of the navy and army at Pearl Harbor were relieved of their duties after the attack?
True
