“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. I would rather you made your appraisal after seeing what the enemy does, since it is certain that, angered and outraged, he will soon launch a determined counterattack.”
Quote by Isoroku Yamamoto
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Isoroku Yamamoto
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was a key figure in the Japanese Navy during World War II, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet. Born on April 4, 1884, in Japan, he was a significant leader in the Pacific War. Yamamoto held several important positions in the Japanese Navy, including Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Air Force and Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet. He played a crucial role in the Pacific War, but his strategic decisions and military actions have been controversial. more
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