Alexander Suvorov

"One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy."

"Win with ability, not with numbers."

"The three military arts. First - Apprehension, how to arrange things in camp, how to march, how to attack, pursue, and strike; for taking up position, final judgement of the enemys strength, for estimating his intentions. Second - Quickness... This quickness doesnt weary the men. The enemy doesnt expect us, reckons us 100 versts away, and if a long way off to begin with - 200, 300 or more - suddenly were on him, like snow on the head; his head spins. Attack with what comes up, with what God sends; the cavalry to begin, smash, strike, cut off, dont let slip, hurra! Brothers do miracles! Third - Attack. Leg supports leg. Arm strengthens arm; many men will die in the volley; the enemy has the same weapons, but he doesnt know the Russian bayonet. Extend the line - attack at once with cold steel; extend the line without stopping... the Cossacks to get through everywhere... In two lines is strength; in three, half as much again; the first breaks, the second drives into heaps, the third overthrows."

"One minute decides the outcome of a battle, one hour the success of a campaign, one day the fate of empires."

"As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously."

"Accustom yourself to tireless activity..."