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Ain’t it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve; but we can’t find one politician in a million with backbone.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Military Politicians

If we had less statesmanship we could get along with fewer battleships.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Arms Conflict Government Military Things War

A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive.

Military

Another such victory, and we are undone.

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

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

Characteristics Military Murphy’s Laws

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Military Murphy’s Laws

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

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

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.

(1946 – ) American actor, voice actor & comedian
Government Military

Troops: Expendable bodies sent by the government to stop bullets during obscure foreign uprisings.

Definitions Military

The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers of men were sent to storm the mountain, then enough might survive the rocks to take the citadel; this is essentially the basis of all military thinking.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Conflict Government Military War

The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.

Clothing Government Military Murphy’s Laws

All-weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains

Food/Drink Military Murphy’s Laws

The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.

Military

The surest way to become a pacifist is to join the infantry.

(1921 – 2003) American editorial cartoonist
Conflict Government Military War

All five-second grenade fuses will burn down in three seconds.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws