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Another such victory, and we are undone.

(318 – 272 BC) Greek general & statesman
Government Military

Neutral countries – aren’t.

Government Military Murphy’s Laws Places

Friendly fire — isn't.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The army with the smartest dress uniform will lose.

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws

Make it too tough for the enemy to get in and you can't get out.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The only time suppressive fire works is when it is used on abandoned positions.

Military Murphy’s Laws War

Don’t draw fire, it irritates the people around you.

Military Murphy’s Laws

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Animals Government Military Money

Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

When the enemy is closing, the artillery will always be long

Military Murphy’s Laws

We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.

Military Murphy’s Laws

There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

Military

Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can sleep

Military

Tracers work BOTH ways.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

A good many people feel that our present draft laws are unjust; these people are called soldiers

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign
Government Military

Smart bombs have bad days too.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a map.

Military Murphy’s Laws War

Whenever you have plenty of ammo, you never miss; whenever you are low on ammo, you can't hit the broad side of a barn.

Military

Fortify your front; you’ll get your rear shot up.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Field experience is something you never get until just after you need it.

Military Murphy’s Laws

It's not the bullet with your name on it; it's the shrapnel addressed to ‘occupant’ you've got to worry about.

Military