The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier.
One cannot permit unique opportunities to slip by for the sake of trifles.
There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.
Which would your men rather be, tired, or dead?
Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.
The organization of supplies, the command of men, anything in any way constructive requires more than intellect; it requires energy and drive and an unrelenting will to serve the cause, regardless of one's personal interests.