#pacific

If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory. ↗

— John Curtin

#ball #carry #enemy #first #football

I enjoy a four-seasonal climate and wide-open spaces, so being on an island 2,500 miles into the South Pacific made me feel a little claustrophobic. ↗

— Matthew Fox

#claustrophobic #climate #enjoy #feel #i