Words on War: Military Quotations from Ancient Times to the PresentWith more than 6,000 entries, organized alphabetically by theme, Words on War is destined to become a standard reference in the field of military history, and is sure to capture the public's fascination as no other single volume on the bookshelves has. |
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... victory Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory : ( 1 ) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight . ( 2 ) He will win who knows how to handle both ... victory .... Victory would 424 Words On War victory.
... victory Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory : ( 1 ) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight . ( 2 ) He will win who knows how to handle both ... victory .... Victory would 424 Words On War victory.
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... victory .... Victory would mean peace forced upon the loser , a victor's terms imposed upon the vanquished . It would be accepted in humilia- tion , under duress , at an intolerable sacrifice , and would leave a sting ... victory victory 425.
... victory .... Victory would mean peace forced upon the loser , a victor's terms imposed upon the vanquished . It would be accepted in humilia- tion , under duress , at an intolerable sacrifice , and would leave a sting ... victory victory 425.
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... Victory - victory at all costs , victory in spite of all terror , victory , however long and hard the road may be ; for without victory , there is no survival . Winston Churchill , speech to the House of Commons on becoming Prime ...
... Victory - victory at all costs , victory in spite of all terror , victory , however long and hard the road may be ; for without victory , there is no survival . Winston Churchill , speech to the House of Commons on becoming Prime ...
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