The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honour and glory.
One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.
If we had not driven them into hell... hell would have swallowed us.
As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.
Win with ability, not with numbers.
The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.