Pacific Fleet Commander and Commander in Chief Pacific Ocean Area Adm. Chester W. Nimitz made an inspection of Midway on 2 May 1942 and met with the marine and navy commanders. Nimitz reinforced Midway with additional aircraft, antiaircraft guns, radar,
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