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These links describe William Halsey, American admiral during World War II.

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William Halsey
Good, basic biography of the American admiral during the war.

Halsey's Naval Career
Short biography from the U.S. Navy Department includes chronology of Halsey's move up through the ranks.

The Battle of Midway
Learn more about the naval battle that turned the tide of the Pacific war in favor of the United States.

World War II in Asia and the Pacific
The attack on Pearl Harbor was just the beginning. Find out how and why Japan and the U.S. clashed in Asia and the Pacific.