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Inspired somewhat by the pre-1900 thread on what an Americanized Erwin Rommel might have accomplished.

Given racial prejudices of the period I can't realistically see the actual man attaining a position of senior leadership in the USN prior to or during the Pacific War, but what about an American equivalent heading the Pacific Fleet? Basically someone who embodies the same qualities of taking gambles, planning complex and far-reaching attacks, prioritizing carriers and making the most of his resources against the enemy.

So, exactly what it says on the tin: would an American equivalent of Isoroku Yamamoto in charge of the Pacific campaign have helped or hindered the progress of the USN?
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