“Why do soldiers fight? They join because they believe in a higher cause -- protecting religion, their nation, defending against a foreign nation. But why do soldier stay and fight? Soldiers aren't individuals. They are part of a unit. And that unit is led by a commander. If they don't trust their commander ... if there is no leadership, there is nothing.” IfsBelieveFightingIndividualNationsCausesLeadershipHigherSoldierUnitsCommandersDon't Trust Author:Peter R. Mansoor
“[General James Mattis] said, reading allows you to learn from other people's mistakes without filling body bags with the bodies of your soldiers as you learn on the battlefield.” PeopleSaidBodyReadingMistakeSoldierBagsFillingBattlefieldsGeneral James Mattis Author:Peter R. Mansoor
