This Day in History: 1945-01-03
For the first time, unified command of the U.S. ground and naval forces was dismissed. General Douglas MacArthur took command of the ground troops, while Admiral Chester Nimitz took command of the naval forces.
For the first time, unified command of the U.S. ground and naval forces was dismissed. General Douglas MacArthur took command of the ground troops, while Admiral Chester Nimitz took command of the naval forces.