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What role did Nimitz play during World War II?

  • He was a foot soldier

  • He commanded Allied air, land, and sea forces

  • He was a politician

  • He was a medic

Answer

Nimitz was the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPAC) and the Pacific Ocean Areas (CINCPOA). He commanded all of the Allied air, land, and sea forces in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Nimitz was responsible for the planning and execution of the Allied offensives against Japan, and he was instrumental in the victory in the Pacific.
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