Chester Nimitz contemplated invading Taiwan in 1944, he reckoned he needed 300, 000 troops to dislodge about 30, 000 Japanese defenders.

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And he did not dismiss Chester Nimitz after Admiral Yamamoto was shot down without a trial and Japanese merchant vessels were sunk in blatant disregard of Geneva conventions.

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Chester Nimitz presented Finn with the Medal of Honor for his bravery, joining the ranks of the men, and one woman, recognized with the nation's highest award for heroism.

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