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Raymond A. Spruance was a US Navy admiral who commanded U.S. naval forces in several major battles of World War II, including Midway and the Philippine Sea. He was known for his calmness, intelligence and tactical skill, and was later appointed ambassador to the Philippines.
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.
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On 7 December 1941, there were only four Navy billets authorized for four-star rank: the Chief of Naval Operations and the Commanders in Chief of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Asiatic Fleets.1 Pearl Harbor changed that. Over the next four years, the number of American four-star admirals and generals—who had reached terminal rank in their respective se...
Should Spruance have received the final Navy five-star promotion instead of Halsey? If the choice were binary, Halsey likely was the correct recipient. In a service that reveres seniority, Halsey was senior. With closely matched options, that may have been determinative in King’s recommendation. In addition, Halsey’s battlefield accomplishments wer...
Multiple factors support congressional action to posthumously promote Spruance to fleet admiral. In 2001, then-Congressman Mike Pence introduced H.R. 2492 authorizing the President to “advance the late Admiral Raymond Ames Spruance to the grade of Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy.”9Although H.R. 2492 did not advance, Spruance should be promo...
Numerous reasons supported promotion of Spruance to fleet admiral in 1945, 1950, or 2001. Having failed to do so, however, Congress should promote him posthumously in 2021. This might be the last, best opportunity to do so while some of the sailors who served under him are still alive. It would right a historic wrong and recognize what Admiral Spru...
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.
Feb 19, 2015 · 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.
Raymond A. Spruance was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on 3 July 1886. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1906 and received further education in electrical engineering a few...
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.
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Raymond Spruance was a United States naval officer who commanded the Fifth Fleet in the Pacific during World War II. He participated in the battles of the Philippine Sea, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima, and delivered the atomic bomb to Japan.
