Arleigh Burke
1901 - 1996
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Quotes
Biography
Arleigh Burke was a United States Navy officer who served during World War II and the Korean War. He became the Chief of Naval Operations and was instrumental in the development of navy tactics and procedures. Burke was known for his strategic brilliance and dedication to improving naval operations.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
They could out-range us and out-gun us, but they could not out-think us.
2
In general, the navy lost its tactical skills in the years that preceded World War II. My idea was to get the fleet back to thinking aggressively and to operate forward.
3
Good defense is a strong offense, and as the more aggressive and alert crew is swifter to the punch, so it is more likely to get its blow in first.
4
Talking of security in the Navy today is like talking about smoking in a munitions factory.
5
I was asked, 'Did you ever think you would command a fleet in combat?' My answer was, 'I've always thought I would, ever since I was a little boy playing with ships.'