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When did Halsey command the USS Saratoga?

  • 1935

  • 1932

  • 1938

  • 1940

Answer

1935 marks the year when Halsey assumed command of the USS Saratoga, an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. Halsey's tenure as the ship's commanding officer lasted for two years, during which he oversaw various operations and training exercises. Under his leadership, the USS Saratoga played a significant role in the development and refinement of naval aviation tactics and strategies.
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