John J. Pershing

To get the best out of your men, they must feel that you are their real leader and must know that they…

— John J. Pershing

Infantry, Artillery, Aviation - all that we have - are yours to dispose of as you will. . . . I have…

— John J. Pershing

Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they…

— John J. Pershing

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

The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!

— John J. Pershing

Your Marines having been under my command for nearly six months, I feel that I can give you a discriminating report as…

— John J. Pershing

The World War demonstrated the importance of Field Artillery. The majority of casualties were inflicted by the arm.

— John J. Pershing

“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

The representatives of business interests are the men to start this enterprise among our people and bring them to a full realization…

— John J. Pershing

In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only…

— John J. Pershing

The point I wish to make is that those things cause the soldier to remember that the people at home are behind…

— John J. Pershing