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Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep 32
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance was one of the most important—and often underrated—American naval commanders of World War II. Best known for his decisive leadership at the Battle of Midway, Spruance helped deliver one of the most consequential victories in U.S. Navy history and played a central role in America's island-hopping campaign across the Pacific.
Special guest Ryan Wadle explores the life, leadership, and wartime career of Admiral Spruance, from his unexpected selection to command at Midway to his leadership of the U.S. Fifth Fleet during some of the largest naval operations of the…
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