Business Quote by Clifton B. Cates
“I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Unknown, wartime correspondence
A lone soldier faces overwhelming fire, lacking support, yet resolves to hold the line.
In simple terms: A soldier stands alone under fire.
Key Takeaway
Persevere despite isolation.
Themes
courage
war
isolation
support
survival
Mood
tense
determined
Type
Business:0
Company:0
Computers:0
Constant:0
Fire:1
Gun:1
Left:1
Machine gun:1
Machine guns:0
Machines:0
Marine:1
Marine corps:1
Men:1
Military:1
My marine:0
Needs:1
Suicide:0
Support:1
Trying:0
Two:0
United states marine:0
United states marine corps:0
Usmc:0
Need Support:1
Barrage Left:0
20 Company:0
Constant Barrage:0
Company Need:1
When to use this quote
- combat
- teamwork
- military training
Key Concepts
military strategy
psychological resilience
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain morale when isolated?
- What support could change the outcome?
A Different Perspective
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