Your Marines having been under my command for nearly six months, I feel that I can give you a discriminating report as to their excellent standing with their brothers of the army and their general good conduct.

The World War demonstrated the importance of Field Artillery. The majority of casualties were inflicted by the arm.

To get the best out of your men, they must feel that you are their real leader and must know that they can depend upon you.

Infantry, Artillery, Aviation - all that we have - are yours to dispose of as you will. . . . I have come to say to you that the American people would be proud to be engaged in the greatest battle in history.

A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops.

Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they be like Marines.

Your Marines having been under my command for nearly six months, I feel that I can give you a discriminating report as to their excellent standing with their brothers of the army and their general good conduct.