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Frank Jack Fletcher (April 29, 1885 – April 25, 1973) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.Fletcher commanded five different task forces through the war; he was the operational task force commander at the pivotal battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, which collectively resulted in the sinking of five Japanese aircraft carriers.
- 1906–1947
- Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher (uncle)
A former pilot and participant in the Pacific theater of World War II shares his views on Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, the commander of the carrier task group at Midway and Eastern Solomons. He argues that Admiral Fletcher was not a great or a bad commander, but an average one who made both good and bad decisions in battle. He also discusses the controversies and criticisms of his performance and legacy.
A historical analysis of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher's naval career and his role in the Pacific War battles of Coral Sea, Midway, and Eastern Solomons. The article challenges the negative image of Fletcher as a timid and ineffective commander, based on hindsight, hindsight, and hindsight. It also critiques the sources and interpretations of his battles by Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison.
Jul 13, 2020 · Learn how Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher, commander of Task Force 17, led the U.S. Navy's decisive victory over Japan at the Battle of Midway in 1942. See letters, commendations, and photos from his papers at the American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Jul 3, 2019 · Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher was an American naval officer who played a key role in the early battles of World War II in the Pacific. An Iowa native, he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the occupation of Veracruz. Though he had little experience with carriers, Fletcher directed Allied forces at the Battle of the Coral Sea in ...
Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher was the commander of the US naval forces in the South Pacific during the August 1942 invasion of Guadalcanal. He faced many challenges and setbacks, such as the loss of his ships, the Japanese counterattack, and the lack of resources. He also led the US naval forces to victory in the Battle of Bloody Ridge, the key to Henderson Field, the airfield that the Marines needed to survive.
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Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher (29 April 1885 - 25 April 1973) was a U.S. Navy officer who received the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions during the Occupation of Veracruz. During World War II, Fletcher was the operational commander at the pivotal Battles of Coral Sea and of Midway.
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