1 févr. 1941 - February: Adm. Husband E. Kimmel assumes command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii. Kimmel and Lt. Gen.Walter C. Short, commanding general of the Hawaiian Department, prepare for the defense of the islands. They ask their seniors in Washington for additional men and equipment to ensure a proper defense of military installations.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 févr. 1941
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 83 ans
