Bottom Quote by Terry Pratchett

The vast army of McClellan spread out before me. The marching columns extended back as far as eye could see in the distance. It…

— Daniel Harvey Hill

That was not the biggest battle that ever was, but for me it always typified one thing; the dash, the ingenuity, the readiness at…

— Anonymous

I think there was an overemphasis in the early stage on militarization rather than directly providing relief. I don't think it has any long-term…

— Noam Chomsky

Because we all know one of the main factors of war is the element of surprise. And what could be more surprising than the…

— Eddie Izzard

Even though the National Guard and Army Reserve see combat today, it rankles me that people assume it was some kind of waltz in…

— Larry David

The mission statement was ordered, and it sent the 800th MP Brigade, effective the first of July, up to Baghdad. I joined my brigade…

— Janis Karpinski

“When the men were all back in their places in line, the command to advance was given. As I looked down that long line…

— Ulysses S. Grant

“For the Marines, it validated their claim of “first to fight.” They were the first Allied ground force to take the offensive against Axis…

— Tom Clancy

“Maxim 18: If the officers are leading from in front, watch out for an attack from the rear. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Great commanders look for decision points. For it is bursts of energy directed at decisive points that break things wide open. They”

— Ryan Holiday

My command, less than ten thousand, had found the battle on the Plank road in retreat, little less than a panic. In a few…

— James Longstreet

“The retaking of Mons, site of the first retreat, might be seen as poetic closure. It could also symbolize futility. The British Army was…

— Joseph E. Persico