During the Second World War there were many efforts into attaining victory for the Allied forces. Led by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Admiral Raymond A. Spruance played a vital role in the success of the U.S. Navy in the Pacific front. Admiral Spruance of the United States Navy was one of these vital leaders who changed the tides of the battle with his set of leadership skills. The beginning of his career was when Spruance entered the US Naval Academy 1902. He graduated on September 13th 1906, after which he served two years at sea. At this point, Spruance had studied in electrical engineering, and spent a year working at General Electric in New York. He was seen to be a promising student and leader from his time as a Midshipman and a
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His strong leadership and quick decision making allowed him to make decisions for the advancement of the war effort. Especially in the battle of Midway, Spruance was able to deter the Japanese fleet away from taking the naval base of Midway. And with this victory they had on the Japanese, they had destroyed 3 of the main attacking ships of the Japanese, lowering the capacity of the Japanese to retaliate. This first victory was one of many that Spruance had aided, and let the US to accomplishing. When invading Saipan, Spruance was able to cripple the Japanese air force, not only that, he did it while defending the troops and transports, as he was commanded to do. Without Spruance, many of these battles could have had much different outcomes. Especially in situations where the ships were constantly bombarded with kamikaze pilots, Spruance was able to remain calm, and command his ships accordingly. Spruance is a great example of a strong leader by showing his commitment to his work, his ability to make good decisions in short amounts of time, and keeping bearing during the most stressful of times. As I advance through my life and take in each experience, I will do my best to remember the leaders that have come before me, like Admiral Spruance, and do my best to base my leadership skills off of
His strong leadership and quick decision making allowed him to make decisions for the advancement of the war effort. Especially in the battle of Midway, Spruance was able to deter the Japanese fleet away from taking the naval base of Midway. And with this victory they had on the Japanese, they had destroyed 3 of the main attacking ships of the Japanese, lowering the capacity of the Japanese to retaliate. This first victory was one of many that Spruance had aided, and let the US to accomplishing. When invading Saipan, Spruance was able to cripple the Japanese air force, not only that, he did it while defending the troops and transports, as he was commanded to do. Without Spruance, many of these battles could have had much different outcomes. Especially in situations where the ships were constantly bombarded with kamikaze pilots, Spruance was able to remain calm, and command his ships accordingly. Spruance is a great example of a strong leader by showing his commitment to his work, his ability to make good decisions in short amounts of time, and keeping bearing during the most stressful of times. As I advance through my life and take in each experience, I will do my best to remember the leaders that have come before me, like Admiral Spruance, and do my best to base my leadership skills off of