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Never let the enemy pick the battle site.
George S. Patton
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George S. Patton
Age: 60 †
Born: 1885
Born: November 11
Died: 1945
Died: December 21
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continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.
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Infantry must move forward to close with the enemy. It must shoot in order to move.... To halt under fire is folly. To halt under fire and not fire back is suicide. Officers must set the example
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So as through a glass and darkly The age long strife I see Where I fought in many guises, Many names - but always me.
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Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.
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