This eventually became the VII Amphibious Force , but for some time most of its strength was only on paper , or en route to Australia from the United States .
The Seventh Fleet acquired an amphibious force under the command of Rear Admiral Daniel E. Barbey .
This eventually became the VII Amphibious Force , but for some time most of Seventh Fleet 's strength was only on paper , or en route to Australia from the United States .
The Seventh Fleet acquired an amphibious force under the command of Rear Admiral Daniel E. Barbey .