War Quote by Ladislas Farago

“Patton wrote in his diary on April 15th, the morning after his departure from II Corps: “War is very simple, direct and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war.” He had no doubt that he was such a man.” quote by Ladislas Farago — Download Open image

““Patton wrote in his diary on April 15th, the morning after his departure from II Corps: “War is very simple, direct and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war.” He had no doubt that he was such a man.””

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