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.

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.

In each succeeding war there is a tendency to proclaim as something new the principles under which it is conducted. Not only those who have never studied or experienced the realities of war, but also professional soldiers frequently fall into the error. But the principles of warfare as I learned them at West Point remain unchanged.

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 deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!

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