A commander's duty is to his men first, and to abstractions ... - Albert Kesselring

"A commander's duty is to his men first, and to abstractions second."

Albert Kesselring Leadership

Military Field Marshal German 1887–1960

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"In war, the moral is half the battle."

"A commander must always think three moves ahead."

"The strength of an army lies not in numbers alone, but in the resolve of its soldiers."

"Patience in strategy is the hallmark of a great commander."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"