There were 2 CNO's during the period between 1939 and 1945 covering WWII:
Admiral Harold R. Stark - August 1, 1939 - March 2, 1942
Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King - March 2, 1942 - December 15, 1945
Stark relieved Admiral William Leahy - King was relieved by former CINCPAC Chester W. Nimitz.
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.
During World War II, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz was in charge of the U.S. naval forces in the Pacific. As the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and later the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas, he played a crucial role in major naval battles and strategic decisions throughout the war. Nimitz's leadership was instrumental in the Allied victory in the Pacific theater.
Jutland is the only significant naval battle or World War I
The commander of the US naval forces in the Pacific during World War II was Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. He served as the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet and played a crucial role in major naval battles such as the Battle of Midway and the island-hopping campaign across the Pacific. His strategic leadership significantly contributed to the Allied victory in the Pacific theater.
One prominent American naval leader during World War I was Admiral William S. Sims. He played a crucial role in coordinating U.S. naval operations with the British Royal Navy and was instrumental in implementing convoy systems to protect merchant ships from German U-boat attacks. Sims also advocated for modern naval tactics and strategies that significantly influenced the effectiveness of the U.S. Navy during the war. His leadership helped establish the United States as a formidable naval power on the global stage.
In 1942, Admiral Ernest J. King served as both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander in Chief of the United States Fleet. He was appointed Chief of Naval Operations in March 1942 and then assumed the additional role of Commander in Chief later that year in December. Admiral King played a crucial role in coordinating and leading the U.S. Navy throughout World War II.
In 1942, to enhance the effectiveness of American naval operations, particularly in antisubmarine warfare, the Navy appointed Admiral Ernest King as both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet. This dual role allowed for streamlined decision-making and improved coordination across various naval forces during a critical period of World War II. King's leadership was instrumental in implementing aggressive strategies to counter submarine threats, which significantly impacted the naval campaign in the Atlantic. His tenure marked a pivotal shift towards more unified and effective naval command.
Admiral William S. Benson was the Chief of Naval Operations(CNO) from May 11, 1915 to September 25, 1919. The CNO is the leader of the uniformed Navy.
M. J. Whitley has written: 'German coastal forces of World War Two' -- subject(s): Fast attack craft, German Naval operations, History, Naval operations, German, World War, 1939-1945 'Destroyers of World War Two' -- subject(s): Naval operations, Destroyers (Warships), Encyclopedias, World War, 1939-1945, History 'German cruisers of World War Two' -- subject(s): Cruisers (Warships), German Naval operations, Germany, Germany. Kriegsmarine, History, Naval operations, German, World War, 1939-1945 'German capital ships of World War Two' -- subject(s): Battleships, German Naval operations, History, Naval operations, German, World War, 1939-1945 'Cruisers of World War II'
Roger Dingman has written: 'Ghost of war' -- subject(s): American Naval operations, Awa Maru (Ship), Foreign relations, Japanese Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, American, Naval operations, Japanese, Shipwrecks, Submarine, World War, 1939-1945 'Deciphering the rising sun'
A. Berkeley Milne has written: 'Mr. Churchill's animadversions' -- subject(s): Breslau (Ship), British Naval operations, German Naval operations, Goeben (Cruiser), Naval operations, British, Naval operations, German, World War, 1914-1918
Clay Blair has written: 'The submariners, Mission Tokyo Bay' -- subject(s): Fiction in English 'Silent victory' -- subject(s): American Naval operations, Japanese Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, American, Naval operations, Japanese, Submarine, World War, 1939-1945 'MacArthur' -- subject(s): World War, 1939-1945, Korean War, 1950-1953 'Hitlers U-Boat War' 'The board room' -- subject(s): Fiction, Journalists, History 'Pentagon country' 'The Submariners' 'Combat patrol' -- subject(s): Americans Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, Americans, Submarines, World War, 1939-1945 'Hitler's U-boat War' -- subject(s): German Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, German, Submarine, World War, 1939-1945 'The atomic submarine and Admiral Rickover' -- subject(s): Nautilus (Submarine : SSN-571) 'Hitler's U-Boat War: The Hunted' 'The Forgotten War' 'The forgotten war' -- subject(s): Korean War, 1950-1953, Campaigns 'Beyond courage'
During World War II, approximately 1,500 U.S. Naval aviators were lost in combat. In contrast, the number of aviators lost in noncombat operations and training accidents was significantly higher, with estimates ranging from 4,000 to 6,000. This highlights the dangers faced by naval aviators not only during combat missions but also during training and operational flights.
David Stevens has written: 'U-boat far from home' -- subject(s): German Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, German, Submarine, U 862 (Submarine), World War, 1939-1945
The most decorated naval officer in U.S. history is Admiral Ernest King. He served as Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet during World War II and received numerous awards, including the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. His strategic leadership significantly contributed to the Allied victory in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. King's extensive decorations reflect his pivotal role in naval operations during a critical time in history.
F.-O Busch has written: 'Krieg der \\' -- subject(s): German Naval operations, Naval operations, Naval operations, German, Submarine, Submarine warfare, U 110 (Submarine), World War, 1939-1945
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.