From the battlegrounds of World War II to the deserts of Iraq, soldiers have actually long been a source of motivation and also guts. Through their words, they have actually shared their experiences, their hopes, as well as their desires. Below are a few of one of the most powerful quotes from soldiers that have served their nations with honor as well as distinction. From their words, we can get understanding into the courage as well as strength of the human spirit, as well as the importance of service and also sacrifice.
"As full lines of battle could not be handled through the thick wood, I ordered the advance of the six brigades by heavy skirmish lines, to be followed by stronger supporting lines"
"When I jerked it out the head remained in my leg, where it remains still. There were a couple of inches of blood on the shaft of the arrow when I pulled it out"
"Give these Indians little farms, survey them, let them put fences around them, let them have their own horses, cows, sheep, things that they can call their own, and it will do away with tribal Indians"
"In the case of the armies at Fredericksburg it would have been, to say the least, very hazardous to give counter-attack, the Federal position being about as strong as ours from which we had driven them back"