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There is but one means to ext...

There is but one means to extenuate the effects of enemy fire: it is to develop a more violent fire oneself.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The distribution of troops de...

The distribution of troops devoted to the defence of a place includes a garrison, an occupying force, numerically as weak as possible; a reserve as strong as possible, designed for counterattacking and for providing itself, at the moment it goes into action, with a security service which will guard it from any possible surprise.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

In war there are none but par...

In war there are none but particular cases; everything has there an individual nature; nothing ever repeats itself. In the first place, the data of a military problem are but seldom certain; they are never final . Everything is in a constant state of change and reshaping.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

Every manoeuvre must be the d...

Every manoeuvre must be the development of a scheme; it must aim at a goal.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

I am conscious of having serv...

I am conscious of having served England as I served my own country.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

To inform, and, therefore to ...

To inform, and, therefore to reconnoitre , this is the first and constant duty of the advanced guard.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The laurels of victory are at...

The laurels of victory are at the point of the enemy bayonets. They must be plucked there; they must be carried by a hand-to-hand fight if one really means to conquer.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The fundamental qualities for...

The fundamental qualities for good execution of a plan is first; intelligence; then discernment and judgment, which enable one to recognize the best method as to attain it; the singleness of purpose; and, lastly, . . . stubborn will.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

A war not only arises, but de...

A war not only arises, but derives its nature , from the political ideas, the moral sentiments, and the international relations obtaining at the moment when it breaks out. This amounts to saying:;: try and know why and with the help of what you are going to act; then you will find out how to act.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

All the same, the fundamental...

All the same, the fundamental truths which govern that art are still unchangeable; just as the principles of mechanics must always govern architecture, whether the building be made of wood, stone, iron or concrete; just as the principles of harmony govern music of whatever kind. It is still necessary, then, to establish the principles of war.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

One is defeated only when one...

One is defeated only when one accepts defeat.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The military mind always imag...

The military mind always imagines that the next war will be on the same lines as the last. That has never been the case and never will be. One of the great factors on the next war will be aircraft obviously. The potentialities of aircraft attack on a large scale are almost incalculable.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

School is a building that has...

School is a building that has four walls-with tomorrow inside. Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. There are many ways of going forward, but there is only one way of standing still. A lot of us would like to move mountains, but few of us are willing to practice on small hills. Doing your best is more important than being the best. Giant oak trees started out as little nuts. The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The will to conquer is the fi...

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The most powerful weapon on e...

The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

It takes 15,000 casualties to...

It takes 15,000 casualties to train a major general.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

A battle won is a battle whic...

A battle won is a battle which we will not acknowledge to be lost.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

In whatever position you find...

In whatever position you find yourself determine first your objective.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

The power to command has neve...

The power to command has never meant the power to remain mysterious.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

My center is giving way, my r...

My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.

Ferdinand Foch 44 quotes

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