As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe salute the rank not the man.
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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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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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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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