“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.”
Quote by George S. Patton
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George S. Patton
George S. Patton was an American military commander born on November 11, 1885, and died on December 21, 1945. Known for his unique leadership style and tactical prowess, Patton is one of the most controversial military figures in American history. more
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