Battle Quote by Stonewall Jackson

“If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.” quote by Stonewall Jackson — Download Open image

“If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well.”

Stonewall Jackson

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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit so long as your men have strength to follow; for an army routed, if hotly pursued, becomes panic-stricken, and can then be destroyed by half their number. The other rule is, never fight against heavy odds, if by…

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Press on, press on, men.

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“You may be whatever you resolve to be.”

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My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.

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Always mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy if possible.

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Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished

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I want my army to be an army of the living God.

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“My religious beliefs teach me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death. I do…

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Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them.

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