Military Quotations: Insightful Words from History's Greatest Leaders

By Ray Hamilton

A must for any military enthusiast, hundreds of quotations from military campaigns across the globe and throughout history"Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."  —Frederick the Great"I am the Flail of God. . . .  If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you."  —Genghis Khan "Everyone's a pacifist between wars. It's like being a vegetarian between meals."  —Colman McCarthy From Churchill to Sitting Bull, and from Agincourt to the Khyber Pass, history is rich in rousing rhetoric, inspiring quotations and heroic speeches from the most celebrated military leaders, writers, and observers. Whether applauding great victories or standing firm against the horrors and injustices of war, the quotations and stories of this collection will take the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the many unique experiences of military history.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Summersdale
• Release date: Oct 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9780857658135

Ray Hamilton

Ray Hamilton is a freelance writer and editor, whose lifelong passions are travel, languages and history. He has edited books on a wide range of subjects, including politics, history, travel, sport, gangland violence and birdwatching! He previously pursued a varied career in government, the highlights of which included multilateral government negotiations in Paris and forays into sub-Saharan Africa.