Nimitz had operational control over all allied units in the Pacific, including air, land, and sea forces. The rank of vice admiral was skipped by congressional appointment. He was ranked a Rear Admiral and stationed in Washington, DC as chief of the Bureau of Navigation.ġ0 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt promoted Nimitz to commander-in-chief of the United States Pacific Fleet as an Admiral. When the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, Nimitz had been in the US Navy for 30 years. He conducted experiments in the refueling and energy efficiency of large ships. Before World War I, he studied engines in Germany and Belgium.
He attended the US Naval Academy from 1901-1905, where he finished 7 th in his class of 114 officers. Nimitz was born on Februin Fredericksburg, Texas to parents of German descent. Nimitz (1885-1966) was Fleet Admiral of the US Navy and Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet during World War II.
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