“This [Guards] brigade was almost a living embodiment of the virtues and faults of the British soldier – tremendous courage and tenacity combined with a rigid lack of mobility.” (Rommel, 1953, p.222). Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel (the Desert Fox), World War I junior officer and World War II General, considered a brilliant military commander; adored by… Read More
“Anonymity is the most useful tool of cowards.” “Any coward can snipe from behind a bush.” “A coward dies many deaths, the brave just one.” “A coward gets scared and quits. A hero gets scared, but still goes on.” Anonymous There are a myriad of ways, both individually and collectively, to interpret the above quotes.… Read More
“Self-control is the chief element in self respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.“ Thucydides: a famous historian, philosopher, and general from ancient Greece, who is known for his works on history, such as his historical work on the Peloponnesian War.
“Valour is the contempt of death and pain.“ Tacitus: a famous historian and senator from the Roman Empire. He was known for his historical works on the reign of Roman emperors.
“Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.“ Tacitus: a famous historian and senator from the Roman Empire. He was known for his historical works on the reign of Roman emperors.
“Far better is to have a stout heart always and suffer one’s share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.“ Herodotus: a famous historian from Ancient Greece. He is well known for his written works on history, and Cicero once stated he was “The Father of History”.
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