Arms Quote by Bernard Law Montgomery
“The harder the fighting and the longer the war, the more the infantry, and in fact all the arms, lean on the gunners.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to British Troops, 1944
Prolonged conflict shifts reliance from foot soldiers to artillery and firepower.
In simple terms: Long wars increase dependence on guns.
Key Takeaway
Adapt tactics as wars lengthen.
Themes
war
technology
military strategy
Mood
strategic
reflective
Type
historical
military
When to use this quote
- battlefield planning
- defense budgeting
- military training
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
logistics
firepower
force composition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology change combat roles?
- What are the risks of depending too much on firepower?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on artillery can reduce infantry effectiveness.
