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The supreme U.S. Naval commander for the Pacific theater during WW2 was Admiral Chester W Nimitz. Admirals Halsey, Sprunace, Fletcher, and Lee all held senior fleet commands, but were subordinate to Nimitz.
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∙ 10y agoThe were actually two commanders of the South Pacific Area (which included Guadalcanal and operations related to the campaign for it). The first was Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley, who was appointed Commander South Pacific (COMSOPAC) in June 1942 and oversaw the initial phases of the battle for Guadalcanal. He was relieved in October 1942 by Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., who held the position until May 1944. Both men were subordinate to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who was Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet.
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∙ 6y agoIn command during the Guadalcanal Campaign (August 1942 - March 1943) was Vice Admiral Robert Ghormley, commander of the South Pacific Theater. In charge of the Allied Expeditionary Force for Operation Watchtower was Vice Admiral Frank Fletcher.
After several missteps in the Guadalcanal landings, Ghormley was replaced by Vice Admiral William "Bull" Halsey on October 18, 1942.
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∙ 15y agoit is either John Paul Jones, Captain James Lawrence Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, of Robert Fulton.
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What battle did the Sullivan brothers died?
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
How won japan in guadalcanal BATTLE?
Guadalcanal was primarily a series of naval battles lasting 6 months. Japan lost the battle for Guadalcanal.
When did the us naval fleet commanded by Matthew c perry visit japan?
1853
Spanish Naval leader in the Spanish-American War?
Admiral Montojo commanded the Philippine Fleet and Admiral Cervera had the Caribbean Fleet.
What was the purpose of the visit to Japan by the US Naval Fleet commanded by?
to open the ports of japan to commerce
When did Naval Battle of Guadalcanal happen?
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal happened on 1942-11-15.
What battle did the Sullivan brothers died?
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
How won japan in guadalcanal BATTLE?
Guadalcanal was primarily a series of naval battles lasting 6 months. Japan lost the battle for Guadalcanal.
What was the name of the American naval admiral known as bull?
That would be Admiral William "Bull" Halsey of the United States Navy. Admiral Halsey commanded the task force and the Pacific Fleet during WW2 on the carrier Enterprise. He led forces over the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was also made commander of the Third Fleet.
What naval battle established the US as a strong naval fighting force?
Most people believe it was the battle of Guadalcanal where USA enterprise, battleship North Carolina and many other navy ships crushed the Japanese fleet as a counter to pearl harbor.
Which battle in World War 2 occured in the Solomon islands?
Guadalcanal. Then later Choiseul and Cape Gloucester. There were several large Naval Battles, including the Naval battle of Guadalcanal, the Battle of Savo Island, and one of the four great carrier battles of 1942, the Battle of the Eastern Solomons.
When did the us naval fleet commanded by Matthew c perry visit japan?
1853
What is a battle fleet?
A battle fleet is an operational naval task force designed to operate as a coordinated unit, which is subdivided into battle groups.
Spanish Naval leader in the Spanish-American War?
Admiral Montojo commanded the Philippine Fleet and Admiral Cervera had the Caribbean Fleet.
What was the purpose of the visit to Japan by the US Naval Fleet commanded by?
to open the ports of japan to commerce
What was the only large scale naval battle?
One of the largest naval battles was the battle of Leyte Gulf. It was a battle that included a large fleet of naval vessels and also a large number of personnel were involved.
What was the longest Naval Battle in history over?
The naval battles for Guadalcanal in 1942 (lasted about 6 months). Guadalcanal is advertised on television (war movies and documentaries) as a US Marine Corps battle. It was, but it was a SMALL battle compared to the ferocious & brutal sea fighting incurred by the IJN and USN forces surrounding those islands.
