The Greenhill Dictionary of Military Quotations (Greenhill Military Paperback S.) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853675865 ISBN 13: 9781853675867

Publisher: Greenhill Books, 2004

Synopsis

Peter Tsouras brings 4,000 years of military history to life through the words of more than 800 soldiers, commanders, military theorists and commentators on war. Diverse personalities - Napoleon, Machiavelli, Ataturk, 'Che' Guevara, Rommel, Julius Caesar, Wellington, Xenophon, Crazy Horse, Wallenstein, T.E. Lawrence, Saladin, Zhukov, Eisenhower and many more - sit side by side as a result of their participation in battle across the ages. Their memorable sayings present every facet of the experience of war and incorporate the distilled wisdom of soldiers and leaders across the ages. Whether touching on the pain and suffering of war or the power and glory of battle, these quotes make exhilarating reading and an epic insight into the turbulent history of warfare and the lives and deeds of great warriors. The Greenhill Dictionary of Military Quotations is a massive compilation of nearly 6,000 martial observations and metaphors casting light not only upon the pain, suffering and sheer insanity of war, but also upon the unique comradeship and exhilaration of battle. This is a valuable addition to the literature of reference. - Alun Chalfont, The Spectator

About this title

About the Author:

The editor of this volume, Peter G. Tsouras, is a senior analyst at the U.S. Army National Ground Intelligence Center. He is the author of a number of books of alternate history and photographic history.

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On appeasement: 'There is no merit in putting off a war for a year, if when it comes, it is a far worse war or one much harder to win.' - Sir Winston Churchill

On deception: 'Though fraud in other activities be detestable, in the management of war it is laudable and glorious.' - Machiavelli

On soldiers: 'I don't know what effect these men will have on the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me.' - Duke of Wellington on replacements sent to him in Spain.

On famous last words: 'I tell you Wellington is a bad general, the English are bad soldiers; we will settle the matter by lunchtime.' - Napoleon, before Waterloo

On fear: 'He who is afraid is half beaten.' - Suvorov

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1853675865
• ISBN 13: 9781853675867
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 574
• Editor: Tsouras Peter