William Halsey Jr. Quotes
1882–1959 United States
- United States
- Aviators
- Military leaders
Also known as: Halsey, William, William "Bull" Halsey, William F. Halsey, William Frederick Halsey, Jr., William Halsey, William Halsey, Jr.
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This is Blackjack himself. Your work so far has been superb. I expect even more. Keep the bastards dying!
Admiral Halsey's Story (1947)
Before we're through with them, the Japanese language will be spoken only in hell.
There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet.
Now that the fighting has ended, there must be no letdown. There must be watchful waiting. Victory is not the end, but the beginning. We must establish peace- a firm, a just, and an enduring peace.
Admiral Halsey's Story (1947)
All this was long ago. Nearly two-thirds of my classmates are dead, and not one of us is left on active duty. But there might be one if a close friend of mine received his justice. I refer, and will refer again, to Husband E. Kimmel.
Admiral Halsey's Story (1947)
To the officers and men of the United States Navy and Naval Reserve, with respect, affection, and gratitude
Admiral Halsey's Story (1947)
My first thought at the great news was, "Victory!" My second was, "God be thanked, I'll never have to order another man out to die!" And my next was, "I am grateful for the honor of being in command of the Third Fleet on this day." Then plain joy took over. I yelled, "Yippee!" and pounded the shoulders of everybody within reach.
Admiral Halsey's Story (1947)
Kill Japs, kill Japs, kill more Japs!
If all the torpedo wakes reported are factual, Japanese submarines will soon have to return to base for a reload, and we will have nothing to fear. In addition, we are wasting too many depth charges on neutral fish. Take action accordingly.
Missing the Battle of Midway has been the greatest disappointment of my career, but I am going back to the Pacific where I intend personally to have a crack at those yellow bellied sons of bitches and their carriers.