William Halsey
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William "Bull" Halsey, Jr. (1884–1959) was a US Navy Admiral in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War.
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- By the time we're through with them, the Japanese language will be spoken only in hell.
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- Bradley, James. Flyboys. 2004, page 138
- Kill Japs, kill Japs, kill more Japs!
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- Bradley, James. Flyboys. 2004, page 138
- Evans, Thomas. Sea of Thunder. 2006, page 1
- Fussell, Paul. Wartime. 1990, page 119
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- Jesus Christ and General Jackson! This is the hottest potato they ever handed me!
- There was nothing I could do, except become angrier.
- Strike Fast, Strike Hard, Strike Often.
- Attack--repeat--attack.
- Investigate and shoot down all snoopers — not vindictively, but in a friendly sort of way. (Orders to carrier pilots after announcement of Japanese surrender)
