Word: halseyisms
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...South Pacific Admiral William Halsey was less specific tactically but more specifically tactless. In an interview reported by A.P.'s J. Norman Lodge he said...
...real test. Douglas MacArthur, whose brilliant skill and courage raised him to the rank of hero while he fought an inevitably losing fight, still lacked the means to win the crown of a great victory. Outstanding among Americans for accomplishment in battle stood the name of Admiral William Halsey, who, not once but again & again, took his task force into swift encounters against the Japs to deal them telling blows...
...military man from Rommel to Halsey was the man of 1942 for a good sufficient reason: there was no military victory of the year which showed signs of being conclusive...
Transmogrified: The birthplace in Elizabeth, NJ. of Admiral William Frederick Halsey, commander of the U.S. Naval force in the South Pacific. Its new identity: The Polly Tea Room...
Last week's attack was not a major attempt. Since mid-November's U.S. victory, the Japs have changed their tactics. They come often, in small groups. This compels Admiral Halsey to keep a task force in the area, but has not yet chased U.S. forces off Guadalcanal...