In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only those who have never studied or experienced the realities of war, but also professional soldiers frequently fall into… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
The point I wish to make is that those things cause the soldier to remember that the people at home are behind him. You do not know how much that is going to mean to us who are going abroad.… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
To get the best out of your men, they must feel that you are their real leader and must know that they can depend… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
Infantry, Artillery, Aviation - all that we have - are yours to dispose of as you will. . . . I have come to… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they be like… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
If you know how to shoot, and are quite ready to shoot, the chances are that you won't have to shoot. — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
Your Marines having been under my command for nearly six months, I feel that I can give you a discriminating report as to their… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
The World War demonstrated the importance of Field Artillery. The majority of casualties were inflicted by the arm. — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
“No commander was ever privileged to lead a finer force; no commander ever derived greater inspiration from the performance of his troops.” — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
The representatives of business interests are the men to start this enterprise among our people and bring them to a full realization of the… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only those who… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
The point I wish to make is that those things cause the soldier to remember that the people at home are behind him. You… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
