“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 IN THE AIR WHO HAVE IN THE PAST FEW DAYS PERFORMED SUCH MAGNIFICENT FEATS FOR THE… — William F. Halsey Copy Share Image
“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
