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“We Are Not Retreating — We Are Advancing in Another Direction.” – General MacArthur

“We are not retreating — we are advancing in another direction.” – General Douglas MacArthur General Douglas MacArthur’s famous line, “We are not retreating — we are advancing in another direction,” reflects the bold, uncompromising spirit that defined his career from World War I through the Pacific campaigns of World War II. Known for his […]

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World War II Quote “Americans Love to Fight” – Patton

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“Americans love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle.” -General George S. Patton, Jr. Take a look at these other WWII Posts: WWII Yank Magazine Pin Up: Ingrid Bergman WWII Today: November 12 WWII Today: November 13

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President Roosevelt Quote about Douglas MacArther

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“Never underestimate a man who overestimates himself.” — President F.D. Roosevelt referring to Douglas MacArthur Franklin Delano Roosevelt (01/30/1882 — 04/12/1945), also known by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and the only president elected into more than two terms in office. FDR was a central figure in world events

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June 6 – D Day – General Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote

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“Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you….I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.” – Order of the Day, 6 June, 1944

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“Acclaim earned in blood” – General Eisenhower Quote

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WWII Quote of the Day: May 13: Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in blood of his followers and sacrifices of his friends. – General Dwight D. Eisenhower

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WW2 Quote Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

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“You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.” – Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto (04/04/1884 — 04/18/1943) was a Naval Marshal General and the commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet during WWII. A graduate of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy and a student of Harvard University

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“No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country” – Patton

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No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. – General George S. Patton Take a look at these other Posts: World War II Pin Up: Anne Gwynne World War II: May 14 WWII Today:

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Mamoru Shigemitsu Quote “Hell is on us.”

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“Hell is on us.” – Mamoru Shigemitsu , June 1944 (capture of Saipan) Mamoru Shigemitsu (07/29/1887 — 01/26/1957) was appointed ambassador to the Nanjing Nationalist Government two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor and by the end of WWII was the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs. He came into that position on April 20,

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WWII Quote from J.R.R. Tolkien

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“I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.” – J.R.R. Tolkien John Ronald Reuel Tolkein, CBE (01/03/1892 — 09/02/1973) was an English writer, university professor, poet, and philologist. J.R.R. Tolkein was best known as

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Admiral “Bull” Halsey WW2 Quote

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“Before we’re through with ‘em, the Japanese language will be spoken only in hell.” – Admiral Halsey (December 1941) Fleet Admiral William “Bill” or “Bull” Halsey, Jr. (10/20/1882 — 08/16/1959) was the commander of the U.S. Third Fleet during part of the Pacific War again Japan. During the attack on Pearl Harbor Vice Admiral Halsey

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