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Which carrier was Halsey's task force centered on at the start of the War in the Pacific?

  • USS Enterprise

  • USS Saratoga

  • USS Hornet

  • USS Yorktown

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USS Enterprise was the centerpiece of Halsey's task force at the outset of the Pacific War. Halsey's task force, known as Task Force 8, played a pivotal role in the early stages of the conflict, engaging in several key battles, including the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway. The USS Enterprise, a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, was one of the most advanced and powerful warships in the U.S.
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