George Washington as Commander-in-chief, Volume 461J. Wanamaker, 1917 - 20 pages |
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... enemy , but also inferior in discipline and military training ; but so great was his personal influence , and such his skill in seizing on natural advan- tages of position , in reinforcing them by all the known devices of military art ...
... enemy , but also inferior in discipline and military training ; but so great was his personal influence , and such his skill in seizing on natural advan- tages of position , in reinforcing them by all the known devices of military art ...
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... enemy moved in force , he was ready to hang on his flanks and cut his communications . He kept informed of the intentions of the British , for his spies were continually coming and going . Washing- ton's perception of the enemy's plans ...
... enemy moved in force , he was ready to hang on his flanks and cut his communications . He kept informed of the intentions of the British , for his spies were continually coming and going . Washing- ton's perception of the enemy's plans ...
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... enemy as you can . He fought every inch of the way where it was possible , but no one could withdraw quicker than he when circumstances demanded . Nothing but his promptness in this respect saved the army at Brooklyn and at Trenton . On ...
... enemy as you can . He fought every inch of the way where it was possible , but no one could withdraw quicker than he when circumstances demanded . Nothing but his promptness in this respect saved the army at Brooklyn and at Trenton . On ...
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... enemy or not , this should be practiced ; otherwise your attempts will be confused and awkward when necessary . Be plain and precise in your orders , and keep copies of them to refer to , that no mistakes may happen . Be easy and ...
... enemy or not , this should be practiced ; otherwise your attempts will be confused and awkward when necessary . Be plain and precise in your orders , and keep copies of them to refer to , that no mistakes may happen . Be easy and ...
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... informing the enemy of his lack of powder and of every other mil- itary necessity . He had a deep aversion to contro- versies , and especially tried to avoid feuds that might injure the American cause . He never took up a 9.
... informing the enemy of his lack of powder and of every other mil- itary necessity . He had a deep aversion to contro- versies , and especially tried to avoid feuds that might injure the American cause . He never took up a 9.
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Page 9 - The best general advice I can give, and which I am sure you stand in no need of, is to be strict in your discipline; that is, to require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every man according to his merit, without partiality or prejudice; hear his complaints; if well founded, redress them; if otherwise, discourage them, in order to prevent frivolous ones. Discourage vice in every shape, and impress upon the...
Page 18 - Whatever argument may be drawn from particular examples, superficially viewed, a thorough examination of the subject will evince that the art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated ; that it demands much previous study ; and that the possession of it, in its most improved and perfect state, is always of great moment to the security of a nation.
Page 5 - I know the unhappy predicament I stand in ; I know that much is expected of me; I know that, without men, without arms, without ammunition, without anything fit for the accommodation of a soldier, little is to be done...
Page 9 - To bring men to be well acquainted with the duties of a soldier, requires time. To bring them under proper discipline and subordination, not only requires time, but is a work of great difficulty, and, in this army, where there is so little distinction between the officers and soldiers, requires an uncommon degree of attention.
Page 5 - My own situation is so irksome to me at times, that, if I did not consult the public good more than my own tranquillity, I should long ere this have put every thing on the cast of a die.
Page 10 - Be easy and condescending in your deportment to your officers, but not too familiar, lest you subject yourself to a want of that respect, which is necessary to support a proper command.
Page 9 - To bring men well acquainted with the duties of a soldier, requires time. To bring them under proper discipline and subordination, not only requires time, but is a work of great difficulty ; and, in this army, where there is so little distinction between the officers and soldiers, requires an uncommon degree of attention. To expect, then, the same service from raw and undisciplined recruits as from veteran soldiers, is to expect what never did, and, perhaps, never ELEGANT EPISTLES.
Page 11 - I have not in an eminent degree experienced, that I am not every day experiencing ; but we must bear up against them, and make the best of mankind as they are, since we cannot have them as we wish.
Page 9 - Discipline is the soul of an army. — It makes small numbers formidable ; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all...
Page 14 - He was incapable of fear, meeting personal dangers with the calmest unconcern. Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed. His integrity was most pure, his justice the...