British Quote by Scott Raab

It is absolutely bedrock to the British Army's philosophy that a commanding officer is responsible for what goes on within his command.

— Mike Jackson

The officers do not beat the men; the officers and men receive equal treatment. Soldiers are free to hold meetings and speak out. Trivial…

— Mao Zedong

The men and women of the American military have the courage to follow orders. They deserve a commander-in-chief with the courage to give them.

— Jason Kander

If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware that our own men are not in a condition to attack,…

— Sun Tzu

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack,…

— Sun Tzu

Britain, like other European states, is not and never will again be in the top-world-power league, so its male leaders can afford to play…

— Linda Colley

Most armies are in fact run by their sergeants - the officers are there just to give things a bit of tone and prevent…

— Terry Pratchett

The American people have no control over what the military does. We have no say in American foreign policy.

— Aaron McGruder

For America, Britain has never been more than a strategic player, and when it suits them to use us, then there's been a rapprochement.…

— Amanda Foreman

There are 3 basic differences between we British and you Americans. One, we speak English, and you don't. Two, when we have a "World…

— John Cleese

Every soldier I've ever met knows that you've got to do more than just run out onto the battlefield screaming, 'We're going to win!'

— Harris Faulkner

The commander must establish personal and comradely contact with his men, but without giving away one inch of authority.

— Erwin Rommel