We have learned about many altercations in the Pacific this week and I am still surprised at how uncoordinated the US seems in their battles. I realize the US was somewhat in its infancy of Naval battles, but it seems the disorganization came more from the different departments rather than lack of skill. The US would have been much better off if the Army, Navy, and Marines could have cooperated better and if they realized that the war will won more effectively if they help each other. The US had some well qualified men in charge, but when they didn't work together, more soldiers were killed.
The presentations in class this week discussed Chester Nimitz and a battle in the Pacific. Nimitz sounded like a calm individual and he had a successful Naval career (minus running a destroyer aground).
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I was pretty surprised at how uncoordinated we seemed in battle during the war. It seems like this war included a lot of new ideas that were utilized by both sides. I think history does show that when the different branches of the military work together, we are more successful in the end.
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