“Jackson possessed the brutality essential in war; Lee did not. He could clasp the hand of a wounded enemy, whilst Jackson ground his teeth and murmured, 'No quarter to the violators of our homes and firesides', and when someone deplored the necessity of destroying so many brave men, he exclaimed: 'No, shoot them all, I do not wish them to be brave.'”
Quote by J. F. C. Fuller
Author
J. F. C. Fuller
J. F. C. Fuller was a renowned British historian known for his contributions to military history and strategic theory. His works delved deeply into the nature of war and the development of military theory, having a profound impact on later generations. more
You May Also Like
“Any victory would be dear at such a price.”
Source: Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee (Civil War Classics)
“Mars is not an aesthetic God.”
Source: Reminiscences of the Civil War
“If I tap that little bell, I can send you to a place where you will never hear the dogs bark.”
Source: Three Months in the Southern States
“When things are at their worst, I find something always happens.”
Source: Of Human Bondage (Diversion Classics)