"We never met an opposition because the bigger and better Germans fight Monty. He says so. Also he advertises so damn much that they know where he is...I fool them."

"It is very easy for ignorant people to think that success in a war may be gained by the use of some wonderful invention rather than by hard fighting and superior leadership"

"In doing your utmost, even unto death, you are conferring no favor...You are privileged to be able to do so much for your country."

"I am not a brilliant soldier. So far, I have been quite successful because I am always fully confident that I can do what must be done and have had my sense of duty developed to the point where I let no personal interests or danger interfere."

"The only way for a soldier to die is by the last bullet, of the last battle, of his last war."

"I have been studying the subject of war for fourty odd years. When a surgeon decides in the course of an operation to change his objective, to splice that artery or cut deeper and remove another which he finds infected, he is not making a snap judgement, but one based on knowledge, experience and training...SO AM I!"

Just a few of George's thoughts for this week...
Gunny

Gunny,

There is an excellent book you need to find called "Patton's Priciples". It was written by a young officer that who was the first G-4 for Patton when took command of the 2nd Armored Division at Ft. Benning, GA. If you read this book you will see how much common sense was really in Patton!!

Thanks for the book tip, Jeff...I'll search it out and definately check it out!

Sincerely,
Gunny