Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

Nine-tenths of tactics are certain and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pond and that is the test of generals. It can only be ensured by instinct, sharpened by thought practicing the stroke so often at the crisis it is as natural as a reflex.

- T.E. Lawrence, "The Science of Guerrilla Warfare

Viewed 133773 times.

<< Show Quote #799

Show Quote #801 >>

» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Quotes app! «

Military Word Of The Day

University Teaching Group

» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Terms app! «

Today in Military History

November 17

1859:

The Canadian Grenadier Guards: Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense (Evil be to him who evil thinks)

1887:

On this day in 1887, Bernard Law Montgomery, British general and one of the most formidable Allied commanders of the war, as well as one of the most disliked, is born in London.

1914:

End of the first Battle of Ypres: stationary warfare now the rule

1951:

HILL 227, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 19 Nov 51)

» Download the iPhone/iPad Military History app! «

Advertising