TuesdayApr 21, 2026
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You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.
I fear all we have done is awakened a sleeping giant and filled him with a terrible resolve.
In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.
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.
The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling; it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt at onceĀ I only wish that [the Americans] had also had, say, three carriers at Hawaii.
A brilliant man would find a way not to fight a war.
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