Always in a moment of extreme danger things can be done which had previously been thought impossible.

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

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

The art of concentrating strength at one point, forcing a breakthrough, rolling up and securing the flanks on either side, and then penetrating like lightning deep into his rear, before the enemy has time to react.

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

Always in a moment of extreme danger things can be done which had previously been thought impossible.

The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on their practical application. He must see to it that his subordinates are trained in accordance with the latest requirements. The best form of welfare for the troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties.