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Alexander Suvorov (1729 – 1800)


Russian Generalissimo.
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Alexander Suvorov
As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.
Suvorov quotes
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.
Suvorov
Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.




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