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Naval historians frequently examine Nimitz’s leadership style, marked by calm judgment, delegation to trusted subordinate commanders such as Raymond Spruance and William Halsey, and a preference for calculated risk supported by intelligence — as illustrated by his decision to commit the Pacific Fleet’s carriers ahead of the Battle of Midway. The U.S. Navy’s own institutional histories continue to cite his command approach as a case study in wartime leadership.