American Quote by Peter Bergen

When it comes to the greater Middle East, McMaster brings to the table his own deep knowledge of Iraq and Afghanistan, countries where he…

— Peter Bergen

“military figures like James Mattis, H. R. McMaster, and John Kelly: they found themselves working in an administration that was in every way inimical…

— Michael Wolff

“Now McElroy was the U.S. secretary of defense. He took office with a clear vision. “I conceive the role of the Secretary of Defense…

— Annie Jacobsen

He is neither a strategist nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general. Other…

— Norman Schwarzkopf

Even the most disciplined commander-in-chief misspeaks from time to time.

— Antony Blinken

The best generals I have known were... stupid or absent-minded men. Not only does a good army commander not need any special qualities, on…

— Leo Tolstoy

[General James Mattis] a very talented individual. He's - has a personal library of about 10,000 books and he's read most of them on…

— Peter R. Mansoor

The best generals are those who have served in the artillery.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

The greatest commander is he whose intuitions most nearly happen.

— T. E. Lawrence

If you put on the military uniform, you're a prima facie hero. Generals are the epitome of that. They're the ones who have been…

— H. W. Brands

I think General Pershing was the most military figure I've ever seen.

— Frank Buckles

Great captains of industry are as rare as great generals

— William Graham Sumner