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What was the us military goal in the pacific?

The goal of the United States was to defeat the Japanese. This meant the removal of the Japanese from many islands in the Pacific Ocean, the destruction of the Japanese Navy, and the surrender of Japan.


What was the main Japanese commander in the Battle of Midway?

The main Japanese commander during the Battle of Midway was Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who was the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy. He devised the overall strategy for the attack on Midway, aiming to eliminate the United States as a strategic power in the Pacific. However, the battle ultimately resulted in a significant defeat for Japan, largely due to intelligence breakthroughs by the U.S. Navy. Yamamoto's plans were undermined by the successful American interception of Japanese communications, leading to a decisive American victory.


Who founded the Navy?

The founder or Father of the United States Navy was in fact George Washington who created the Continental Navy with the 4 gun- brig* (I believe) Hannah this besides privateers was the beginning of the United States Navy


What was the historical significance of the Battle of Midway?

The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific War in 1939-1945. The United States crippled the Japanese navy at this battle. They were on the defensive the rest of the war.


Which country has the biggest navy fleet?

"The United States navy is known to be the largest in the world. Even if the next seventeen forces in the list were combined, they do not stand equivalent to the United States navy. The budget of the US navy for the fiscal year 2008 is around $127.3 billion. Around 335,000 personnel are on duty in the US navy and there are around 128,000 personnel in held Reserve. Currently, the US navy operates on 280 ships and 3,700 aircraftsEven the world's prime carrier fleet with eleven carriers in service and two under construction is possessed by United States Navy." http://www.navioline.com/united-states-navy-world's-largest-navy.html

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Chester Nimitz?

Commander of American naval forces in the Pacific.


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Is he the commander in chief of the military?

Yes. In Article II Section 2 of the Constitution, it says, "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States".


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The President of the United States


Who is the commander and chief of the US Navy?

The Commander in Chief is the President of the United States, and that is for all branches of the military.


What roled does the president serve in the army and navy?

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What native Texan commander the us navy in the pacific?

U.S. Navy Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC) Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (a native of Fredericksburg, Texas) commanded the Pacific Fleet in the PTO during WWII.


Commander of the US navy in the pacific?

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