5 Quotes & Sayings By Isoroku Yamamoto

Isoroku Yamamoto was a senior naval commander during World War II. He was the commander in chief of the Combined Fleet and later Commander in Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Yamamoto is best remembered for his strategic guidance during the attack on Pearl Harbor, where he was promoted to the rank of Admiral because of his role in planning and executing Japan's surprise attack. Although Yamamoto did not rise to the level of Field Marshal, he strongly influenced the development of Japan's military doctrine, including its emphasis on air power, and its use of battleships as the main weapon against American carriers Read more

He was known for his sensitivity to matters involving human life and was one of few Japanese leaders who recommended that Japan accept surrender terms from the Allies.

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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. Isoroku Yamamoto
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Never tell anyone outside my staff that the Submarine Force and the First Air Fleet were responsible for the failure at Midway. The failure at Midway was mine. Isoroku Yamamoto
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I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve. Isoroku Yamamoto
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A man of real purpose puts his faith in himself always. Sometimes he refuses even to put his faith in the gods. So from time to time, he falls into error. Isoroku Yamamoto