The destroyers Spruance (DD-963), lead ship of the Spruance class of destroyers, and Spruance (DDG-111), 61st ship of the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers, were named in his honor.

Feb 19, 2015 · Admiral Spruance was appointed Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines by President Harry S. Truman in January 1952 and his resignation was accepted by President Dwight …

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Indianapolis, Baltimore, and New Jersey, Raymond Ames Spruance is best remembered for his victorious tactics as the commanding admiral against the …

Spruance, under the nominal command of Rear-Admiral Fletcher, led his carriers expertly with the help of Commander Browning, Halsey's Chief-of-Staff, and justly received a large part of the praise for the …

Halsey, the hero of the popular press, was the perhaps inevitable choice. However, Spruance was voted retirement pay for life at the full rate for a four-star admiral. After the war, Spruance served as …

Nov 21, 2023 · Admiral Spruance’s ability to grasp the complexities of naval warfare and make split-second decisions set him apart. The Battle of Midway showcased his mastery of naval tactics as he …

5th Fleet, under Admiral Raymond Spruance. Ozawa, with only nine aircraft carriers against 15 for the United States, was obviously inferior in naval power, but he counted heavily on help from land-based …

Raymond Ames Spruance was a United States Navy admiral during World War II. He commanded U.S. naval forces during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, one of the m...

The two Admirals were a contrast in styles: Halsey was aggressive and a risk taker; Spruance was professional, calculating and cautious. Most common sailors were proud to serve under Halsey; most …

From left to right Admiral Lewis Parks, "Dutch Will," Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and two unidentified officers stand under the trees at Camp Dealey. The camp was located on the east coast of the …