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The commander of the Pacific Fleet was Admiral Chester Nimitz. Task Force 17 (USS Yorktown) was led by Adm. Jack Fletcher. Task Force 16 (USS Enterprise and USS Hornet) was led by Adm. Raymond Spruance, who was selected by Adm. Wm. F. Halsey because the latter's illness.
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Who led forces during the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway
Who led the US in the Battle of Midway?
Admiral Chester Nimitz .
Who was the admiral who led allied forces at the Battle of Midway?
Adm. Flecture
Who led the allies in the Battle of Midway?
The Americans. United States Marine Corps.
Who led Japan in the Battle of Midway?
Gen MacArthur
Why was the battle fo midway important?
During World War II, the Battle of Midway was important for several reasons. For one thing, it stopped cold the attempted Japanese invasion of Midway Island, an American territory west of the Hawaiian Islands. For another thing, it caused decisive losses upon the Japanese Navy -- four modern aircraft carriers that could not quickly be replaced by the limited Japanese economy -- that led to an immediate advantage for the Allied forces in the Pacific.
What 2 events that involved the US and Japan lead to the end of World War 2?
The Battle of Midway and the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to the end of World War II.
What 3 pacific battles were the most crucial to allied victory?
The Battle of Midway is by far in my opinion the most important in the Pacific. U.S. victory at Midway led to the destruction of the Japanese naval fleet.
Who led the American forces in battle during world war 1?
General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in world war I. Key American battles were the battle of Belau Wood and the Argonne-Muse Offensive.
Who led the the colonists in the battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonel William Prescott led the colonists during the Battle of Bunker hill
Who led the colonists in the battle of Bunker of Hill?
Colonel William Prescott led the colonists during the Battle of Bunker hill
Who was the president of France during the battle of Puebla?
Emperor Napoleon III led France during the Battle of Puebla.
