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Taussig political clash sparks naval command debate
The piece reviews Admiral J. K. Taussig’s stalled return to active duty amid Roosevelt era reforms and inter-service power shifts. It notes his past warnings on unified command and predicts renewed interest as the fleet restructures, with critics linking his fate to prior public spats with Roosevelt.
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