Raymond Spruance Quotes

A collection of quotes by Raymond Spruance.

Raymond Spruance was a prominent United States Navy admiral during World War II. He was born in 1886 in Maryland, USA, and graduated from the US Naval Academy. Spruance gained recognition for his tactical skills and leadership while serving as commander of the Fifth Fleet in the Pacific Theater. He notably commanded the pivotal Battle of Midway and the invasions of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands. Spruance's strategic decisions and effective utilization of carrier-based aircraft played crucial roles in turning the tide of the war in the Pacific. After the war, he served as the US ambassador to the Philippines.

A man's judgment is best when he can forget himself and any

A man's judgment is best when he can forget himself and any reputation he may have acquired and can concentrate wholly on making the right decisions.

Raymond Spruance

Reputation