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Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher (January 26, 1887 – February 3, 1947) was a pioneer in naval aviation who became an admiral in the United States Navy, and served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force in the Pacific during World War II.
Marc A. Mitscher (born Jan. 26, 1887, Hillsboro, Wis., U.S.—died Feb. 3, 1947, Norfolk, Va.) was a U.S. naval officer who commanded the aircraft carriers of Task Force 58 in the Pacific area during World War II.
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How did Captain Marc Mitscher file a misleading report after the puzzling 'flight to nowhere' in the Battle of Midway? This article explores the conflicting accounts and the possible reasons behind the discrepancies.
Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Marc Andrew Mitscher, a US Navy aviator who commanded USS Hornet during the Doolittle Raid and led the Pacific Fleet in World War II. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in this biography.
Learn about the life and career of Marc Mitscher, a brilliant tactician and the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s senior carrier admiral in World War II. He fought in every major naval battle in the Pacific, introduced innovative tactics, and built the biggest naval air arm in the world.
Admiral Marc A. Mitscher earned distinction as one of the U.S. Navy’s great battle commanders in the 41 years he served his country. Marc Andrew Mitscher was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin on...
After graduation from the Naval Academy in 1910, Marc Mitscher served in the Fleet until 1915, when he reported for aviation training aboard the U.S.S. North Carolina, one of the first ships to...
