There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.

In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be taken against my family; that is, against you. They will also leave my staff alone.

If I had to take hell, I would use the Australians to take it and the New Zealanders to hold it.

Messages can't be intercepted if they aren't sent, can they?

There are always times where the place of a commander isn't back with his Major State, but onward with his troops.

The peril of the hour moved the British to tremendous exertions, just as always in a moment of extreme danger things can be done which had previously been thought impossible. Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.

The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.