Chester W. Nimitz1885–1966The quotations of
Chester W. Nimitz
United States Navy fleet admiral
1885–1966
2 quotes, most often on War & Peace.
Perhaps we will be forgiven if we claim we are about midway to our objective!
After the Battle of Midway, CINCPAC Communiqué No. 3, (6 June 1942)Among the Americans serving on Iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
Statement after the Battle of Iwo Jima (c. March—May 1945); “UNCOMMON VALOR WAS A COMMON VIRTUE” has been inscribed on the USMC War Memorial.
