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Chester W. Nimitz [1885-1966] American
Rank: 101
Soldier, Major


Chester William Nimitz was a fleet admiral of the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, for U.S. naval forces and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, for U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II.

Best, Courage, Failure, Faith, Hope, Leadership, Men, War



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That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves. Faith
101
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best. Best, Leadership, Men
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God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. Courage, Hope
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Uncommon valor was a common virtue.
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It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought on U.S. soil. War
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Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.
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A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.
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Is the proposed operation likely to succeed? What might the consequences of failure? Is it in the realm of practicability in terms of material and supplies? Failure
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