In August , Admiral Raymond Spruance was flown down to New Zealand to meet with the new commander of the 2nd Marine Division , General Julian Smith .
In August , Admiral Raymond Spruance was initiate the planning of the invasion with the division 's commanders .
In August , Admiral Raymond Spruance was flown down to New Zealand to meet with the new commander of the 2nd Marine Division , General Julian Smith , and initiate the planning of the invasion with the division 's commanders .