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“The Guns, Thank God, The Guns.”

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Rudyard Kipling was a British poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for his works reflecting British imperialism and his experiences in India. His most famous works include 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'. more

“No one accuses the Gunner of maudlin affection for anything except his beasts and his weapons. He hasn't the time. He serves at least three jealous gods—his horse and all its saddlery and harness; his gun, whose least detail of efficiency is more important than men's lives; and, when these have been attended to, the never-ending mystery of his art commands him.”

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Author:Rudyard Kipling

“Artillerymen have a love for their guns which is perhaps stronger than the feeling of any soldier for his weapon or any part of his equipment.”

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Author:Samuel Lyman Atwood Marshall

“The harder the fighting and the longer the war, the more the infantry, and in fact all the arms, lean on the gunners.”

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Author:Bernard Law Montgomery

“I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did.”

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Author:George S. Patton

“The World War demonstrated the importance of Field Artillery. The majority of casualties were inflicted by the arm.”

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Author:John J. Pershing

“Our artillery... The Germans feared it almost more than anything we had.”

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Author:Ernie Pyle

“Artillery is the god of war.”

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Author:Joseph Stalin

“The work for giants...to serve well the guns!”

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Book:Leaves of Grass

Source: Leaves of Grass

“Renown awaits the commander who first restores artillery to its prime importance on the battlefield.”

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Author:Winston Churchill

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