We made air attacks on the Japanese anch... by Jack Adams

Fact American Legacy Detroit Red Wings Hockey coach

We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.

- Jack Adams

Other quotes by Jack Adams

June

I received my parents' permission and went into the Navy on June 3, 1941.

- Jack Adams

Islands May

The Japanese invaded Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands, on May 4.

- Jack Adams

Training

In basic training we had been told to watch out for Japanese spies.

- Jack Adams

Chicago

I was assigned to the heavy cruiser Chicago.

- Jack Adams

We began intercepting Japanese radio transmissions, which indicated the two forces were very close to each other. We found out later that we were moving in opposite directions and passed each other by 32 miles.

- Jack Adams

Advice

If it's free, it's advice; if you pay for it, it's counseling; if you can use either one, it's a miracle.

- Jack Adams

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