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    Raymond A. Spruance

    United States admiral

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  1. Raymond Ames Spruance (July 3, 1886 – December 13, 1969) was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the most significant naval battles of the Pacific Theatre. He also commanded Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway, comprising the carriers Enterprise and ...

  2. Jun 12, 2006 · Learn how Spruance commanded a carrier task force at Midway, the turning point of the war in the Pacific, despite being outnumbered and outmaneuvered by the Japanese. Read about his leadership, strategy and legacy in this article by Michael D. Hull.

  3. An article arguing that Admiral Raymond Spruance, a World War II naval hero, should be posthumously promoted to five-star rank. It cites his service record, political and diplomatic acumen, and interservice parity with other five-star admirals.

  4. Learn about the life and career of Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance, who commanded US naval forces in the Pacific during World War II. He participated in the Battle of Midway, the invasion of the Marshalls, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

  5. Feb 21, 2019 · On the tactical level, the most readily compared World War II naval officers are Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., who alternated in command of the Central Pacific Force—known as 5th Fleet when commanded by Spruance, and 3rd Fleet when commanded by Halsey.

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  7. May 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Raymond A. Spruance, a World War II U.S. Navy admiral who commanded the American fleet in the battles of Midway and the Philippine Sea. Find out his achievements, awards, and publications.

  8. World War II. 5th Fleet, under Admiral Raymond Spruance. Ozawa, with only nine aircraft carriers against 15 for the United States, was obviously inferior in naval power, but he counted heavily on help from land-based aircraft on Guam, Rota, and Yap. The encounter, which took place west of the Marianas and is….

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