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George S. Patton

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.

George S. Patton

Men

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The success in war depends not just on the tools used but on the determination and mindset of the soldiers and their commander. The attitude and commitment of both those who take orders and the one who gives them are what ultimately decide the outcome.

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