Quotes About Tactics

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

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)

All is fair in fashion and war.

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

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 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.

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.

If sheer strength is your only contribution to war, you will ultimately be defeated.

Politics is an alternative to war and if you're in it, you live it as such. You win some & you lose at times.

mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy

If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.

You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.

You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.

Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind.

To begin by bluster, but afterwards to take fright at the enemy's numbers, shows a supreme lack of intelligence.