I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.
But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.
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.
A brilliant man would find a way not to fight a war.
The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt at onceI only wish that the Americans had also had, say, three carriers at Hawaii.
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.
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. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.
I fear all we have done is awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve.
You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.
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