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The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops

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Publisher : Cider Mill Press

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 10,40 MB

Release : 2016-10-04

Category : History

ISBN : 1604336722

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Duty, Honor, Country—those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. —Gen. Douglas MacArthur THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it. This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad. The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes: Gen. Omar Bradley Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody Captain John Paul Jones Ulysses S. Grant Dwight Eisenhower Nathan Hale John F. Kennedy Gen. George C. Marshall John McCain Gen. Stanley McChrystal Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. George S. Patton Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. John Pershing Gen. David Petraeus Gen. Colin Powell Teddy Roosevelt Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff Gen. William T. Sherman George Washington Gen. William Westmoreland And so many more. THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana.



The Wit & Wisdom of General George S. Patton

Author : Charlie T. Jones

Publisher :

Page : 59 pages

File Size : 46,67 MB

Release : 2007-10-01

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781933715551

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The wit and wisdom of one of our greatest military leaders in a compact, highly readable edition! TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Soldier's Testament Patton's Letter to His Son on D-Day Patton on Leadership Patton on God & the Bible Patton on Conviction & Decision Patton on Courage & Fear Patton on Discipline Patton on Health Patton on Success Letters by George S. Patton I don't know what a Philadelphia lawyer might say, but I know what I mean by Country. It is the Constitution! 'Just the greatest document ever written by man' according to an English Prime Minister. You know why we serve the Constitution? Simple! Recall what you said when you got your first commission or got a promotion. You take an oath to God 'to support the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.' We are fighting for our great Constitution. We are not fighting for any man, president, senator, congressman nor potentate. This is what I mean by Country. --General George S. Patton



Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said

Author : Dan Caddy

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 166 pages

File Size : 49,46 MB

Release : 2015-06-09

Category : Humor

ISBN : 0062351974

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The official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright “awesome” pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military. Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup. After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with other combat veterans—an exchange with friends that would grow into the dedicated Facebook page, “Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.” But what began as a comedic outlet has evolved into a robust online community and support network that conducts fundraisers for and donates to military charities, has helped veterans struggling with PTSD and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives. Now, Caddy shares more great DS stories—most never before seen—in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and more. For anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said will add a much needed dose of humor to the day.



The Wit and Wisdom of Donald J. Trump

Author : Mark Lynch

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Page : pages

File Size : 12,62 MB

Release : 2018

Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial

ISBN : 9781633936911

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When Donald Trump speaks and tweets, the world holds its breath. He vents his spleen at anything and anyone at anytime. His use of social media to message his innermost thoughts and often galvanize his, (as Hilary puts it) 'Basket of Deplorables' following, makes for unmissable reading, no matter what your political views.



The Wit and Wisdom of Robert E. Lee

Author : Robert Edward Lee

Publisher : Pelican Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,80 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Quotations, American

ISBN : 9781565542754

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Covers topics from women to war.



The Official ARRSE Guide to the British Army

Author : Major Des Astor

Publisher : Random House

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 29,77 MB

Release : 2012-11-16

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1446464040

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How will we defeat the Taleban and bring peace to Afghanistan? What will the British soldier of the late 21st century look like? When will the next World War break out? We're damned if we know, but if you want to find out what today's British Army is really like, then The Official Arrse Guide to the British Army is the book for you. Drawn from the wit and wisdom of the ARmy Rumour Service, Britain's biggest and most active military website, the Official Arrse Guide gives the inside track on all aspects of modern British military life. How do I join? Where will I be sent? What's the hardware like? What exactly is it that clerks put in staff officers' coffee? Why do the RAF wear uniforms? Where can I get a decent pair of boots? Is there any meat in an army sausage? All these crucial questions - and more - are answered in The Official Arrse Guide.



The John Wayne Code

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Publisher : History Company Books

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 15,23 MB

Release :

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ISBN : 9780978736804

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The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

Author : James C. Humes

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 48,12 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Humor

ISBN : 006183307X

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"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis Star A treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent statesmen in history, Sir Winston Churchill. This entertaining compendium of bon mots and trivia is ideal for speakers, students of history, World War II buffs, and general readers.



War as I Knew it

Author : George Smith Patton

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 39,42 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780395735299

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The personal and candid account of General Patton's celebrated, relentless crusade across western Europe during World War II First published in 1947, War as I Knew It is an absorbing narrative that draws from Patton's vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, covering the moment the Third Army exploded onto the Brittany Peninsula to the final Allied casualty report. The result is not only a grueling, human account of daily combat and heroic feats--including a riveting look at the Battle of the Bulge--but a valuable chronicle by one of the most brilliant military strategists in history. Patton's letters from earlier military campaigns in North Africa and Sicily, complemented by a powerful retrospective of his guiding philosophies, further reveal a man of uncompromising will and uncommon character, which made "Georgie" a household name in mid-century America.



The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 19,69 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 048648923X

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"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company." This attractive paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.