A cavalry officer must be a gentleman first and a soldier se... - Douglas Haig

This quote is attributed to Douglas Haig.

"A cavalry officer must be a gentleman first and a soldier second."

Douglas Haig Leadership

Military Field Marshal British 1861–1928

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