Stonewall Jackson Quotes About Military
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The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.
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Who could not conquer with such troops as these?
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Our movement was a great success; I think the most successful military movement of my life. But I expect to receive more credit for it than I deserve. Most men will think I planned it all from the first; but it was not so. I simply took advantage of circumstances as they were presented to me in the providence of God. I feel that His hand led me - let us give Him the glory.
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Don't say it's impossible! Turn your command over to the next officer. If he can't do it, I'll find someone who can, even if I have to take him from the ranks!
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My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!
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Then, Sir, we will give them the bayonet!
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I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, so that I may save their blood tomorrow.
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Under divine blessing, we must rely on the bayonet when firearms cannot be furnished
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Arms is a profession that, if its principles are adhered to for success, requires an officer do what he fears may be wrong, and yet, according to military experience, must be done, if success is to be attained.
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The hardships of forced marches are often more painful than the dangers of battle
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We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength.
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Stonewall Jackson
- Born: January 21, 1824
- Died: May 10, 1863
- Occupation: Military Commander
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