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.

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.

Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.

The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.

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.

A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

We must not again underestimate the Japanese.