Douglas Haig

“The machine gun is a much overrated weapon.”

“The value of the horse in modern warfare is not in the least diminished.”

“Every position must be held to the last man: there must be no retirement. With our backs to the wall and believing in the justice of our cause each one of us must fight on to the end.”

“The nation must be taught to bear losses.”

“I feel that every step in my plan has been taken with the Divine help.”

“Victory will belong to the side which holds out the longest.”

“The idea that a war can be won by standing on the defensive and waiting for the enemy to attack is a dangerous fallacy.”

“Hard fighting and unlimited patience will be needed, but I have no doubt of the result.”

“Words of command must be followed by instant and implicit obedience.”