Spruance

Miss Holscher, of Atlanta, said her grandfather had a reputation for quiet determination that prompted author Thomas Buell to title his Spruance biography "The Quiet Warrior."

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But there was still a great deal of chance in Fletcher's and Spruance's cashing in as lucratively as they did.

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For these veterans of Pearl Harbor – led by Admirals Nimitz, Halsey, and Spruance – have never seen a helicopter, or a satellite link, or a nuclear weapon.

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In the midst of a battle for survival, Spruance kept his head, stayed aggressive and seized a gigantic opportunity.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

Spruance never lost his temper, which allowed him to keep a cool head.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

Spruance himself was surprised by the assignment, but he calmly accepted it.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

Spruance ordered the carriers to turn toward the wind (airplanes have to take off into the wind) and prepare to launch.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

But it had been a long day, and Spruance was worried about his tired pilots.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

Spruance calmly suggested that as the flight crews were going to be in their planes for a very long time and could be scrambled to launch in two minutes, they should be left in their lounges until the enemy had been found.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010

Spruance allowed officers who were very junior to him to feed him information and suggest that he change his orders.

Lead Like Spruance In The Battle Of Midway 2010