It is the cold glitter of the attacker's eye not the point of the questing bayonet that breaks the line.
The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the men in your command second; and the officer s own ease, comfort, and safety last.
The god of war hates those who hesitate.
Most battles are won before they are ever fought.
Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences.
I am convinced that much more emphasis should be placed on history. The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death.