Chester W. Nimitz1885–1966The quotations of
Chester W. Nimitz
United States Navy fleet admiral
1885–1966
2 quotes, most often on War & Peace.
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.
