Mr. Bush also said during the campaign that "15 naval carrier task forces are essential for our national security."

In late 1944, that changed as an Allied carrier task force moved into the area.

While slower than earlier carriers, this was still sufficiently fast to keep up with carrier task forces.

The groundwork for the true carrier task force had been laid.

"Rule out a carrier task force, then," Elliott said, nodding.

The manner in which the fast carrier task force operated established a pattern for future Pacific operations.

While screening the fast carrier task forces, Blue took part in:

We already have an entire carrier task force in place.

The carrier task force departed again in February to attack Japan itself.

He, a surface fleet admiral, was chosen over more senior officers to lead a carrier task force.

Mr. Bush also said during the campaign that "15 naval carrier task forces are essential for our national security."

In late 1944, that changed as an Allied carrier task force moved into the area.

While slower than earlier carriers, this was still sufficiently fast to keep up with carrier task forces.

The groundwork for the true carrier task force had been laid.

"Rule out a carrier task force, then," Elliott said, nodding.

The manner in which the fast carrier task force operated established a pattern for future Pacific operations.

While screening the fast carrier task forces, Blue took part in:

We already have an entire carrier task force in place.

The carrier task force departed again in February to attack Japan itself.

He, a surface fleet admiral, was chosen over more senior officers to lead a carrier task force.