Quotes About Strategy

When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away...

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. [One may know the condition of a whole army from the behavior of a single man.]

War is just demographics in a hurry.

ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred with out a head

...much of modern military tactics is geared toward maneuvering the enemy into a position where they can essentially be massacred from safety. (pg. 140)

Kakimi chertyami oni viigrali holodnuyu voinu?"This translates roughly to: "How the hell did these people win the Cold War?

i have never advocated war except as a mean of peace

All is fair in fashion and war.

one may know how to gain victory, and know not how to use it

War is too important to be left to the generals

War is merely the continuation of politics by other means

The Battle of Normandy was won on the beaches of Dieppe

In no other type of warfare does the advantage lie so heavily with the aggressor.

the militay dont start wars, politicians start wars

For no one makes aggresive war unless he excepts to win

The warrior must never get angry in war.

When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not attack from the leeward.

In a war, you wield every weapon you have, including words. Especially words.

… as General Berringer would readily admit, "If you're in a fair fight, I've done something wrong.

Everything is fair and possible in love, war, and politics.

A phased decision can avoid there being a key moment when the moral issue about killing civilians has to be confronted.

Sometimes, if your opponent is determined to win the battle, let him win the wrong battle.

War is like a fire - if you do not put it out, it will burn itself out.

Superior might does not guarantee success, especially in a war where political considerations dominate.