William Frederick "Bull" Halsey Jr. (30 October 1882 – 16 August 1959) was an American Navy admiral during World War II. He is one of four officers to have attained the rank of five-star fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being William Leahy, Ernest J. …

Feb 28, 2025 · William F. Halsey, Jr. was a U.S. naval commander who led vigorous campaigns in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He was a leading exponent of warfare using carrier-based aircraft and became known for his daring tactics.

Jul 3, 2019 · Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey was an American naval commander during World War II. Learn more about his life and service.

Jun 7, 2007 · A major player in the South Pacific theater of World War II, William F. Halsey was a controversial leader whose success was countered with controversy at Leyte Gulf and during "Halsey's Typhoon" which damaged much of his fleet. …

Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey earned a legendary reputation for daring and boldness as commander of the U.S. Third Fleet. Just before dawn, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise turned into the wind to launch her planes. Nervous and excited pilots roared into the darkness of the vast Pacific toward the unsuspecting Japanese.

Serving during World War II, Admiral "Bull" Halsey was promoted to Fleet Admiral in December 1945, and retired from active duty in March 1947.

Nov 19, 2018 · Summary: On the night of 24/25 October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf U.S. Navy Admiral William “Bull” Halsey addressed competing priorities by attacking the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) while maintaining a significant surface force to …

Aug 31, 2017 · "Hit hard, hit fast, hit often" was Fleet Adm. William F. "Bull" Halsey's slogan for his Third Fleet during World War II. His choice of words would not surprise anyone who ever saw the...

"Bull" Halsey is best known for victories against the Japanese in World War II as fleet commander in the South Pacific and his slogan of "Hit hard, hit often."

Fleet Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr., (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959), known as Bill Halsey or "Bull" Halsey, was an American admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.