Some commanders involved, including Admiral Chester Nimitz, Admiral Raymond Spruance, Lt General Julian C. Smith and Lt Colonel David Shoup, disagreed with General Smith.
Beberapa komandan yang terlibat, termasuk Laksamana Chester Nimitz, Laksamana Raymond Spruance, Letjen Julian C. Smith dan Letkol David Shoup tidak setuju dengan Jenderal Smith.