Amen Quote by Hal Moore
“Ignore their heathen prayers and help us blow those little bastards [the Viet Cong] straight to Hell. Amen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Vietnam War briefing, 1968
Encourages aggressive action against the enemy, dehumanizing them as "little bastards".
In simple terms: Calls for violent retaliation against the Viet Cong.
Act decisively against perceived threats.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- combat operations
- propaganda
- morale building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is dehumanizing the enemy ever justified?
- What are the long‑term costs of such rhetoric?
Violence may fuel cycles of retaliation and moral injury.