- Bull Halsey
- Admiral William F Halsey Junior
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Bull Halsey
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Halsey — [hôl′zē] William Frederick 1882 1959; U.S. admiral: called Bull Halsey … English World dictionary
Halsey, William F., Jr. — ▪ United States naval commander in full William Frederick Halsey, Jr., byname Bull Halsey born Oct. 30, 1882, Elizabeth, N.J., U.S. died Aug. 16, 1959, Fishers Island, N.Y. U.S. naval commander who led vigorous campaigns in the Pacific… … Universalium
bull — bull1 bull like, adj. /bool/, n. 1. the male of a bovine animal, esp. of the genus Bos, with sexual organs intact and capable of reproduction. 2. the male of certain other animals, as the elephant and moose. 3. a large, solidly built person. 4. a … Universalium
Bull — /bool/, n. John. See John Bull. /boohl/, n. Ole (Bornemann) /oh leuh bordd neuh mahn /, 1810 80, Norwegian violinist and composer. * * * (as used in expressions) bull market Bull Moose Party Bull Run Battles of bull terrier Bull John Bull Ole… … Universalium
Halsey, William F(rederick), Jr. — known as Bull Halsey born Oct. 30, 1882, Elizabeth, N.J., U.S. died Aug. 16, 1959, Fishers Island, N.Y. U.S. admiral. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, he commanded a destroyer in World War I. He became a naval aviator in 1935, and in … Universalium
Halsey, William F(rederick), Jr. — conocido como Bull Halsey (30 oct. 1882, Elizabeth, N.J., EE.UU.–16 ago. 1959, Fishers Island, N.Y.). Almirante estadounidense. Egresó de la Academia Naval de EE.UU. y estuvo al mando de un destructor durante la primera guerra mundial. En 1936… … Enciclopedia Universal
Halsey, Vice-Admiral William ‘Bull’ — 1882–1959 Halsey played a leading part in defeating the Japanese in the Pacific War. He was a leading exponent of naval air strategy, well known for his flamboyance and quick temper. As Commander of Task Force 16, the carriers Hornet and… … Who’s Who in World War Two
Halsey,William Frederick — Hal·sey (hôlʹzē), William Frederick. Known as “Bull.” 1882 1959. American naval officer who during World War II led American naval forces to several important victories, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf (1944). On September 2, 1945, the… … Universalium
