“ Lenin sensed that Tukhachevsky was a kindred spirit. He delegated the most responsible jobs to the obscure lieutenant. Mikhail Tukhachevsky Commander-In-Chief
“ There can be no doubt that if we had been victorious on the Vistula, the revolutionary fires would have reached the entire continent. Mikhail Tukhachevsky Commander-In-Chief
“ A code of ethics cannot be developed overnight by edict or official pronouncement. It is developed by years of practice and performance of duty according to high ethical standards. It must be self-policing. Without such a code, a professional soldier or a group soon loses identity and effectiveness. Once we know our job, have a genuine code of ethics, and maintain unquestioned personal integrity, we have met the first and most demanding challenge of leadership. Silas L. Copeland
“ The difference between a republic and an empire is the loyalty of one's army Julius Caesar Roman Dictator
“ Tell you what, if there were gays in the army 'Saving Private Ryan' would have been a hell of a lot shorter film. There is no way it would take gay men three hours to find Matt Damon. Adam Hills Comedian
“ It is over, the Reich walls have collapsed, my generals have betrayed me and my army refuses to fight, this is the herr Doernitz! I only hope you can turn this around. Adolf Hitler Former Chancellor Of Germany
“ "We will coordinate efforts of the PLO with responsible authorities in Jordan in all fields - politically, militarily and materially..." "It was very probable that the Jordan army might start the battle." Ahmad Shukeiri Lawyer
“ I go into my library, and all history unrolls before me. I breathe the morning air of the world while the scent of Eden's roses yet lingered in it, while it vibrated only to the world's first brood of nightingales, and to the laugh of Eve. I see the pyramids building; I hear the shoutings of the armies of Alexander. Alexander Smith Poet
“ History is never above the melee. It is not allowed to be neutral, but forced to enlist in every army. Allan Nevins Historian
“ It is essential to persuade the soldier that those he is being urged to massacre are bandits who do not deserve to live; before killing other good, decent fellows like himself, his gun would fall from his hands. Andre Gide Author