“This is Blackjack himself,” I said. “Your work so far has been superb. I expect even more. Keep the bastards dying!” — William F. Halsey Copy Share Image
“From: HALSEY To: ALL SHIPS SOPAC, ALL COMD’G GENERALS SOPAC TO THE SUPERB OFFICERS AND MEN UNDER THE SEA AND ON THE SEA AND… — William F. Halsey Copy Share Image
“Japanese had reported sinking her so many times that she had acquired an additional sobriquet, “the Galloping Ghost of the Oahu Coast.” — William F. Halsey Copy Share Image
“I told the officer, “If you ever make another report like that, sir, I’ll throw you over the side!” — William F. Halsey Copy Share Image
