Tadamichi Kuribayashi: Quotes about combat

Tadamichi Kuribayashi was Japanese general. Explore interesting quotes on fight.

Tadamichi Kuribayashi: 16 quotes0 likes

“The enemy may land on this island soon. Once they do, we must follow the fate of those on Attu and Saipan. Our officers and men know about “Death” very well. I am sorry to end my life here, fighting the United States of America, but I want to defend this island as long as possible and to delay the enemy air raids on Tokyo. Ah! You have worked well for a long time as my wife and the mother of my three children. Your life will become harder and more precarious. Watch out for your health and live long. The future of our children will not be easy either. Please take care of them after my death.”

Tadamichi Kuribayashi

Letter to his wife shortly before the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“The US is the last country in the world we should fight.”

Tadamichi Kuribayashi

Letter to his wife http://members.tripod.com/iwo_jima_project/id6.htm.

“We are still fighting", Kuribayashi radioed on March 22. "The strength under my command is now about four hundred. Tanks are attacking us. The enemy suggested we surrender through loudspeaker, but our officers and men just laughed and paid no attention.”

Tadamichi Kuribayashi