A military man can scarcely pride himself on having smitten a sleeping enemy; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten.
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But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.Isoroku Yamamoto
In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory.
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The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt at once I only wish that the Americans had also had, say, three carriers at Hawaii.
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I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.
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A brilliant man would find a way not to fight a war.
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