In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.

There is no such thing as luck, merely opportunity meeting preparedness. George S. Patton Jr.

Never in history has the navy landed an army at the planned time and place. But if you land us anywhere within 50 miles of Fedela and within 1 week of D-Day. I'll go ahead and win.

When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty.