2,366 Quotes About Military

I'd rather have a German Division in front of me than a French one behind.

Prisoner of War guard companies, or an equivalent organization, should be as far forward as possible in action to take over prisoners of war, because troops heated with battle are not safe custodians. Any attempt to rob or loot prisoners of war by escorts must be dealt strictly with.

Make your plans to fit the circumstances.

Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts

It is only by doing things others have not that one can advance.

Take calculated risks.

It is absurd to believe that soldiers who cannot be made to wear the proper uniform can be induced to move forward in battle. Officers who fail to perform their duty by correcting small violations and in enforcing proper conduct are incapable of leading.

War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula

You must do your damdest and win.