A soldier will fight hard if he feels that his commander is ... - George S. Patton

This quote is attributed to George S. Patton.

"A soldier will fight hard if he feels that his commander is willing to accept casualties to achieve a legitimate objective."

George S. Patton Leadership

Military General American 1885–1945

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