0
Fleet Admiral Ernest King was the Chief of Naval Operation.
At the time of Pearl Harbor Harold Stark was the head of the Navy - Chief of Naval Operations, and Husband Kimmel was commander of the US Pacific Fleet. Within a few weeks of Pearl Harbor Stark was replaced by Ernest King as CNO, and Chester Nimitz took over in the Pacific. Stark went to Europe and commanded the Atlantic Fleet, and Kimmel was unfairly made a scapegoat for Pearl Harbor. King and Nimitz remained in those jobs throughout the war.
Nimitz
Admirals Nimitz and Halsey were the over all Naval commanders of the American Fleet in World War 2.
What else can I help you with?
Who was in charge of American military operations in the Pacific Ocean during World War 2?
The buck stopped with Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, whose WWII titles included the dual command of Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet for U.S. naval forces and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas for U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces.
What is the name of the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag?
The ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag is called a "flagship." This vessel serves as the command center for the fleet's operations and is typically equipped with advanced communication and navigation systems. The flagship is often the most prominent ship in the fleet, symbolizing the commander's authority.
Who was the commander of the Russian fleet at the BAttle of Tsushima?
Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky.
Who was the Japanese admiral in WW2?
The greatest Japanese Naval Commander is Admiral Togo, whose Battleship Fleet defeated the Russian Battleship Fleet at the, "Battle of Tsushima", on 27 May 1905. Admiral Togo, is the ONLY naval commander in history, to have won a DECISIVE modern BATTLESHIP FLEET action. Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky, commander of the Russian Battle fleet at Tsushima, is the only other naval commander in HISTORY, to have fought a DECISIVE (steel battleships) BATTLESHIP FLEET ACTION! Note* The Battle of Jutland (WWI, 1916) was NOT decisive. Individual battleship engagements during WWII are NOT "fleet" engagements.
What was scapa flow used for World War 2?
A British home base for their Atlantic fleet,I believe the ships used in the destruction of the Bismark came from here.
What commander of an American fleet crushed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay?
George Dewey
Who was the commander of the American fleet of fighting ships?
The commander of the American fleet of fighting ships was Oliver Hazard Perry. Commodore Perry was born in 1785 and was a Naval Commander during the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie.
What is the name of a Spanish Naval leader in the Spanish-American war?
Admiral Patricio Montojo, Commander Naval Fleet Manila. Admiral Pascual Cervera, Commander Naval Fleet Cuba.
Us admiral in the Atlantic durning world war 2?
Admiral John Tovey was the Admiral of the Fleet in the Atlantic during World War 2. He served in the Royal Navy. He retired after the war ended. Admiral Ernest J. King was assigned Fleet Commander of the Fleet for the United States once the US entered the war. They did not have one Admiral to control the fleets of the Allies as they did for the land forces.
Who was in charge of the American Pacific fleet when the Japanese attacked?
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel who was Commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet .
Which naval commander destroyed the Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War?
It was George Dewey.
The commander of the American fleet of fighting ships was .?
scott drakeThe right answer: Oliver Hazard Perry
Who was in charge of the US Atlantic fleet in the Spanish American War?
Admiral William T. Sampson.
When was Atlantic Fleet - UK - created?
Atlantic Fleet - United Kingdom - was created in 1909.
What is the supreme commander of a fleet or navy called?
Officers are addressed either by rank (Captain, Commander, etc.), or by Sir or Ma'am as the case may be. If you know the officer, it's customary to address them by rank and name (e.g., Commander Lawless). It depends on the circumstances as well, if it's in passing, in private, or a formal meeting, unit gathering, off duty, etc.
What state is the US Navy Atlantic Fleet located?
There are multiple bases that make up the Atlantic fleet, such as Mayport FL, Norfolk VA, Pascagoula MI. Any ship that works in the Atlantic Fleet region can be considered part of the Atlantic Fleet.
Who was he commander of the Spanish American war that fired on the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay?
US Commodore George Dewey.
