Allen Quote by Rick Atkinson
““Allen left the academy, graduated from Catholic University, and took a commission in 1912. Wounded at Saint-Mihiel in 1918 and carried from the field on a stretcher, he regained consciousness, ripped off the first-aid tag, and dashed back to rally his men. The next bullet drilled him through the jaw, right to left, but not before he had broken his fist on a German machine-gunner’s head.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Liberation Trilogy, 2013
A soldier’s fierce bravery persists despite severe wounds, showing relentless commitment to comrades.
In simple terms: Bravery continues despite injury.
Key Takeaway
Keep fighting for others.
Themes
courage
leadership
war
resilience
Mood
determined
intense
Type
historical
military
When to use this quote
- military leadership
- first aid situations
- battlefield decision making
Key Concepts
Heroism
self-sacrifice
combat trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How far would you go for your team?
- What drives someone to risk life repeatedly?
A Different Perspective
Limits of physical endurance and medical care.
