Yoshijiro Umezu

Quotes

• “Germ warfare against the United States would escalate to war against all humanity.”
• “With luck we will be able to repulse the invaders before they land. At any rate, I can say that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force. That is, we will be able to inflict extremely heavy damage on the enemy.”
• “The certain way to victory...lies in making everything on Imperial soil contribute to the war effort...combining the total material and spiritual strength of the nation...”
• “It is all very well to be cautious, but if we are too cautious we will miss our opportunity.”
• “It is not possible to foretell the reaction of certain elements in the Army and Navy.”
• “I can say with confidence that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force.”

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