Subject: Government » Military (Page 6)

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

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Surprise is an event that takes place only in the mind of a commander.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Neutral countries – aren’t.

Government Military Murphy’s Laws Places

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

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

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

Military

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

Military Murphy’s Laws Understanding

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If you take more than your fair share of objectives, you will have more than your fair share to take.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If your advance is going well, you are walking into an ambush.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Once the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Another such victory, and we are undone.

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

Incoming fire has the right of way.

Military Murphy’s Laws War

The Cavalry doesn’t always come to the rescue.

Military Murphy’s Laws

As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.

(1932 – ) American businessman & U.S. Secretary of Defense
Conflict Military War

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
America Intelligence Language Military Places

If you find yourself in front of your platoon they know something you don't.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The easy way is always mined.

Military Murphy’s Laws