The Japanese had, in fact, already sued for peace. The atomic bomb played no decisive part, from a purely military point of view, in the defeat of Japan.
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds. - Chester W. Nimitz
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds.
- Chester W. Nimitz
Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men. - Chester W. Nimitz
Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.
When I assumed command of the Pacific Fleet in 31 December, 1941; our submarines were already operating against the enemy, the only units of the Flee… - Chester W. Nimitz
When I assumed command of the Pacific Fleet in 31 December, 1941; our submarines were already operating against the enemy, the only units of the Flee…
If you're not making waves, you're not under weigh. - Chester W. Nimitz
If you're not making waves, you're not under weigh.
A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder. - Chester W. Nimitz
A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best. - Chester W. Nimitz
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.
It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil. - Chester W. Nimitz
It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.
Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group. - Chester W. Nimitz
Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group.
God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. - Chester W. Nimitz
God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.
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