Captain, if we surprise the enemy, catch him where he doesn't think we'll be, we can drive him back 3000 miles. And keep him pinned till we're ready to take him on in his own front yard.
12 seconds sound clip from the Midway (1976) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:27:55.849 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, then, sir, how can you still insist...
- Because it's my judgment this information is factual.
- I am convinced Yamamoto's target is Midway.
- I'm fully aware of that, Captain. You're saying the safe play is to defend the home folks first.
- With respects, Admiral, it's the smart play.
- Captain Maddox, is Washington ordering me to defend against an attack here or the West Coast?
- No, sir. My orders were simply to consult. No, sir, I have no such orders for you.
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