Although William F. Halsey's skin rash is referred to briefly in the film, it was so severe by the time of Midway he lost 20 pounds and was suffering from insomnia due to the chronic irritation. Chester W. Nimitz was reportedly so shocked by Halsey's appearance that he had no choice but to replace him with Raymond A. Spruance for the upcoming engagement. Still, Halsey was devastated he would not be leading the fleet into battle and called it "the most grievous disappointment in my career".

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