In time of war the laws are silent.
Only the man who disciplines himself strictly can stand for long the terrific pace of modern war.
The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.
For a war to be just three conditions are necessary – public authority, just cause, right motive.
One of the greatest casualties of the war in Vietnam is the Great Society… shot down on the battlefield of Vietnam.
Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac.
As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.
Up until about 12 years ago we never, ever, wore flak jacket or helmets but now the nastiness has got worse.
The good fighters of old first put themselves beyond the possibility of defeat, and then waited for an opportunity of defeating the enemy.
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