“Rule 1, on page 1 of the book of war, is: 'Do not march on Moscow'... Rule 2 is: Do not go fighting with your land armies in China.”
Quote by Bernard Law Montgomery
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Bernard Law Montgomery
General Bernard Law Montgomery, born on November 17, 1887, and died on March 24, 1976, was a British military leader renowned for his exceptional command during World War II. He is best known for his leadership in the North African, Italian, and Western European campaigns. Montgomery's strategic insights and tactics had a significant impact on modern warfare theory. more
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