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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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That’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.
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