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The 14 pages that link to Chester W. Nimitz, each with the reason it gives.

• Battle of MidwayRelated: Nimitz committed his carriers to defend Midway using intelligence about Japan’s plans.

• Douglas MacArthurRelated: His Central Pacific campaign advanced alongside MacArthur’s Southwest Pacific campaign.

• Island hoppingRelated: Nimitz directed the Central Pacific drive through the Gilberts, Marshalls, and Marianas.

• Central Pacific campaignRelated: Nimitz directed the Central Pacific advance and its major amphibious operations.

• Raymond A. SpruanceRelated: Nimitz selected Spruance for major commands and relied on his judgment.

• World War II in the PacificRelated: His command directed the central Pacific advance toward Japan.

• Battle of PeleliuRelated: His command oversaw the campaign in which Peleliu was attacked.

• Ernest J. KingRelated: Nimitz directed Pacific operations under the broader strategic authority King exercised.

• Tadamichi KuribayashiRelated: Nimitz’s Pacific campaign placed Iwo Jima within reach of U.S. forces.

• William Halsey Jr.Related: Nimitz was Halsey’s Pacific theater commander and directed the broader campaign.

• Nimitz-class aircraft carrierRelated: The lead ship honors the wartime commander whose name identifies the entire class.