Richmond K. Turner
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Richmond K. Turner was a U.S. Navy admiral in World War II, best known for his pivotal role in planning and directing major amphibious operations in the Pacific Theater.
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United States Navy admiral
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| allegiance |
United States
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| conflict |
World War II
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| countryOfCitizenship |
United States of America
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| era |
20th century
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| familyName |
Turner
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| fieldOfWork |
amphibious warfare
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naval warfare → |
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Richmond Kelly Turner
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| givenName |
Richmond
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Admiral
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| influenced |
development of U.S. amphibious warfare tactics in World War II
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English
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Kelly
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| militaryBranch |
U.S. Pacific Fleet
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United States Navy → |
| militaryRank |
Admiral
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| notableFor |
directing U.S. Navy amphibious forces in the Pacific War
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planning major amphibious operations in the Pacific during World War II → |
| notableRole |
key architect of U.S. Navy amphibious strategy in the Pacific
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| occupation |
military strategist
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naval officer → |
| participatedIn |
amphibious operations in the Pacific War
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| role |
commander of amphibious task forces
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planner of amphibious assaults in the Pacific → |
| serviceNumber |
United States Navy officer
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| sexOrGender |
male
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| sphereOfInfluence |
United States Navy amphibious doctrine
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| theaterOfOperations |
Pacific Theater of World War II
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Referenced by (10)
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Battle of Savo Island
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Battle of Tarawa → Battle of Tulagi → Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign → Operation Watchtower → |
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Richmond K. Turner
("Richmond Kelly Turner")
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Richmond K. Turner ("Richmond Kelly Turner") → |
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Golden Gate National Cemetery
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Kelly
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Kelly
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