Quotes from World War One
"All blood runs red." - Phrase painted on the side of the plane flown by eugene Bullard in World War 1 the first black comba.
"I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of strenuous life." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore roosevelt
"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards." - Theodore Roosevelt
It was in despair that the French General Charles Mangin wrote - "Whatever you do, you lose a lot of men."
"The nation must be taught to bear losses. No amount of skill on the part of the higher commanders, no training, however good, on the part of the officers and men, no superiority of arms and ammunition, however great, will enable victories to be won without the sacrifice of men's lives. The nation must be prepared to see heavy casualty lists." - Written by Haig in June 1916 before the Battle of the Somme began
"I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of strenuous life." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore roosevelt
"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards." - Theodore Roosevelt
It was in despair that the French General Charles Mangin wrote - "Whatever you do, you lose a lot of men."
"The nation must be taught to bear losses. No amount of skill on the part of the higher commanders, no training, however good, on the part of the officers and men, no superiority of arms and ammunition, however great, will enable victories to be won without the sacrifice of men's lives. The nation must be prepared to see heavy casualty lists." - Written by Haig in June 1916 before the Battle of the Somme began