“This operation is not being planned with any alternatives. This operation is planned as a victory, and that's the way it's going to be. We're going down there, and we're throwing everything we have into it, and we're going to make it a success.” WaySacrificeVictoryAlternativesOperationsThrowingInvasionGhettoD Day Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower
“When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.” ShowsDoubtSacrificeWeaknessIncreasePressureMakeupDistrustStrainCommandersGhettoD Day Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower
“I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.” AcceptingSacrificeDutyVictoryBattleBlessingSkillsLuckNobleDevotionWorld War IiAlmightyGood LuckWwiiGhettoWorld War 2UndertakingsAlmighty GodNormandyD DayDevotion To Duty Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower
“We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and clean out their nest, too. Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.” WantLittlesWarHellSacrificeMilitaryCleanCreditMessWorld War IiWorld War ITroopsMarinePurpleNestsGhettoWorld War 2Second World WarWorld War 1D DayMilitary General Author:George S. Patton