Quotes About Warfare

The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.

When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.

Warfare is the father of all good things, it is also the father of good prose!

Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.

War: A wretched debasement of all the pretenses of civilization.

In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are signs that he will retreat.

Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.

War is addictive. Indeed, it is the most potent narcotic unleashed by mankind.

Our losses have reached an intolerable level. The enemy air force played a decisive role in inflicting these high losses.

In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

We hear so much about weapons of mass destruction. But nine out of 10 war victims are killed by guns. It's the AK-47 that's a weapon of mass destruction.

I don't give a damn, laddie. Until the actual moment, when they cut me down, I shall still be looking to win. And the gods of war are fickle at best.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Those who would wage war, should first eliminate all domestic enemies before proceeding to attack the external foe.

Deliberate tactical errors and minor losses are the means by which to bait the enemy.

He who wishes to fight must first count the cost

When one would make a surprise attack on the enemy, he should avoid the major roads and seek out the lesser ones. Then attack.

The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.

Forward, forward, men! Drive those fellows out of those woods! Forward! For God's sake forward!

Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.

People lose their lives in the drug wars and you don't have to prove it to yourself because others have proved it for you.