“Like Montgomery, Musashi was a physically aggressive man who devoted his entire life to mastering the art of war. Also like Montgomery, Musashi was an independent thinker who believed a warrior needed to have a well-rounded intellectual background in order to truly master strategy.” FieldMontgomeryBernardMarshalMiyamoto MusashiMusashiZita Book:Bernard Montgomery's Art of War Source: Bernard Montgomery's Art of War
“One of the most colorful and remarkable Ballinger family stories is the tale of how my direct ancestor, Joseph Ballinger Jr., became an American hero by supporting Major General Nathanael Greene’s army during the famed Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781 during the Revolutionary War.” AmericaRevolutionary WarBallingerZitaGuilfordNathanael Greene Book:Makers of America: A Personal Family History Source: Makers of America: A Personal Family History