The Department of the Pacific or Pacific Department was a major command (Department) of the United States Army during the 19th century.
Read more about Department Of The Pacific: Formation, Commanders, Posts, Disbandment, Reborn in The Civil War, Reorganized Out of Existence, Remade For The Philippine Expedition
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