Alexander Suvorov (1729 – 1800)
Russian Generalissimo.
A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route.
Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.
It is very difficult to do one's duty. I was considered a barbarian because at the storming of the Praga 7,000 people were killed. Europe says that I am a monster. I myself have read this in the papers, but I would have liked to talk to people about this and ask them: is it not better to finish a war with the death of 7,000 people rather than to drag it on and kill 100,000.
As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.
The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.
Alive. In health. Serving. Suvorov.
Accustom yourself to tireless activity...
Win with ability, not with numbers.
Fire opens the gates of victory.
Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.
Die for the Virgin, for your mother the Empress, for the royal family. The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honor and glory.
Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.
One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.
The more comfort the less courage there is.
When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.
If we had not driven them into hell... hell would have swallowed us.
The officers know that I myself am not ashamed to work at this. ...Suvorov was Major, and Adjutant, and everything down to Corporal; I myself looked into everything and could teach everybody.
Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.
Money is expensive during the war. Human life is more expensive. And time is the most expensive.