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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz served as the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Battle of Midway, which took place from June 4 to June 7, 1942. He played a crucial role in orchestrating the American defense and counteroffensive against the Japanese fleet, utilizing intelligence breakthroughs to anticipate enemy movements. Nimitz's strategic decisions and coordination of land, sea, and air forces were pivotal in securing a decisive victory that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific theater during World War II. His leadership greatly contributed to the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers, marking a turning point in the war.

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