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Which organization does US Fleet Forces Command collaborate with to organize man train maintain and equip naval forces?
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Who commanded the Japanese strike Force?
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander of the Japanese Combined Fleet, was in overall control of planning for the 1941 surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo was commander specifically of the Pearl Harbor Striking Force.
Who was the commander who led the allies into the pacific during world war 2?
Overall Allied command in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) was two-fold: General Douglas MacArthur commanded the South West Pacific region, which encompassed Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines, among other islands. Admiral Chester Nimitz commanded the Pacific Ocean region, which encompassed all Pacific areas north of MacArthur's command-area.
Battle of midway results?
The first big US victory in the Pacific and a decimating blow to the Japanese Navy which cruched their carrier fleet.
What role did george Dewey play in the first victory in the spanish American war?
Dewey commanded a U.S. fleet that destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Philippines.
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.
When was US Pacific Fleet created?
United States Pacific Fleet was created in 1907.
Who commanded American troups in the pacific?
The Allies divided the world into Theaters of Operations, of which there were two in the Pacific, the Central Pacific Theater and the Southwest Pacific Theater. There was also a China-Burma-India Theater. US Army General Douglas MacArthur was commander of the Southwest Pacific Theater. US Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz commanded the Central Pacific, and he was also commander of the US Pacific Fleet. Nimitz usually had the six divisions of US Marines, and Army troops as well under his command, plus US Army Air Force units. British General Lord Louis Mountbatten commanded the China-Burma-India Theater.
How did the us acquired the island?
by the US navy and Pacific Fleet
Commander of pacific ground troops?
There were two. Admiral Chester Nimitz, based in Hawaii, commanded the Central Pacific, and also the US Pacific Fleet. Army General Douglas MacArthur, initially based in Australia after escaping from the Philippines, commanded the Southwest Pacific . There was also a China-Burma-India Theater of Operations in the war against Japan.
Why was the US Pacific Fleet caught off guard on the Pearl Harbor attack?
The US Fleet was not told of such an attack.
Who was in command in the campaign island hopping during world war 2?
The Pacific was divided into two "Theaters" of Operations - the Central Pacific, and the Southwest Pacific. This was done mostly because MacArthur had retreated to Australia after Japan conquered the Philippines, and as a former commanding general of the US Army, a prestigious command had to be carved out for him. So, MacArthur commanded in the Southwest Pacific, fighting in the New Guinea area and the Philippines. Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz commanded in the Central Pacific, from his HQ in Hawaii, where he was also commander of the US Pacific Fleet.
When did the us naval fleet commanded by Matthew c perry visit japan?
1853
Who attacked the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor?
Japanese
Did Admiral George Dewey lead the Spanish-American War?
He commanded the US Asiatic 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
Who was the leader of the US Navy in the Pacific Theater?
Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. He was the Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Fleet. General Douglas MacArthur led the Army in the Pacific.
