There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.
George S. PattonEach man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in this Army. They should be killed off like rats. If not, they will go home after this war and breed more cowards. The brave men will breed more brave men. Kill off the Goddamned cowards and we will have a nation of brave men.
George S. PattonNo sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.
George S. PattonTanks are new and special weapon-newer than, as special, and certainly as valuable as the airplane.
George S. Patton