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

Hindsight is notably cleverer than foresight.

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.

Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group.

The U.S.'s major strength factor and weapon is its economy. If you cripple it, you cripple the military.

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.

When you're in command, command.