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At quarter to ten , they arrive over their destination -- San Francisco and the surrounding territory . And quarter to ten , if things go correctly -- which they must ! -- is the minute that ends the Slavish invasion of America . At ten minutes to ten , five minutes after the torpedoes strike , our troops charge forward in general attack . God be with you , Lance ! The fate of America is resting on your shoulders to-night , remember ! '' `` I 'm remembering . ''