Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThat’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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