This is John Batchelor. Conversation with Admiral Stavridis is booked to risk it all nine conflicts and the crucible of decision.

James Tavridis. We're speaking here of Bill Halsey, Bull Bill Halsey, who spoke freely and openly and suggestively and often extremely out of placidly during his time

in the Pacific War, working for Nimitz, the commander of the Pacific War.

Fighting two fronts here, Europe and Asia at the same time, Bill Halsey, from the first moment of the war, was beloved by the

newspaper.

And Admon Stavridis analyzes why and what purpose that served in the war against the

Imperial Japanese Navy and Army.

More of this later tonight.

That's a very perceptive analysis and absolutely correct.

And recall those early days of World War II, the nation is stunned. Our fleet has been destroyed

in Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. We need some wins. We need some victories. And there is a

morale issue here. And Bill Halsey is perfect for that. I've spent a fair amount of time criticizing

him, but let me tell you what he is very good at. He's very good at projecting confidence.

He's very good at snappy phrases with the

media. Your world, John Batchelor, would love to have a Bill Halsey today. His motto is hit hard,

hit fast, hit often. He leads the doolittle raid that strikes Tokyo and really gets one back for Team USA.

So yes, that's why Nimitz continued to support him despite his mistakes over the years.