If you get the objectives right, a lieutenant can write the strategy. George C. Marshall More Quotes by George C. Marshall More Quotes From George C. Marshall I find it hard even now not to look on your North African strategy with a jaundiced eye. Cross Channel operations for the liberation of France and advance on Germany, we should finish the war quicker. Yes, probably, but not the way we hope to finish it. George C. Marshall eye war history The time has come when we must proceed with the business of carrying the war to the enemy, not permitting the greater portion of our armed forces and our valuable material to be immobilized within the continental United States. George C. Marshall military war enemy The refusal of the British and Russian peoples to accept what appeared to be inevitable defeat was the great factor in the salvage of our civilization. George C. Marshall defeat acceptance civilization It seems to be hard wired into our pleasure centres to move to music. George C. Marshall pleasure dance moving The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum. This was lost last fall when shortages caused by the limitation of port facilities made it impossible to get sufficient supplies to the armies when they approached the German border. George C. Marshall army military fall Discussions without end have been devoted to the subject of peace, and the efforts to obtain a general and lasting peace have been frequent through many years of world history. George C. Marshall effort world years The instruments of war can be manufactured ... human blood cannot be; and the lack of just one pint could mean the life of an American serviceman. George C. Marshall war mean blood I said bluntly that if the president were to follow Mr. Clifford's advice and if in the elections I were to vote, I would vote against the president. George C. Marshall election president advice I will give you the best I have. George C. Marshall give will best you
