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Alexander Suvorov
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“One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The bullet is a fool, the bayonet is a fine chap.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1796 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From "The Science of Victory," 1796.
“Train hard, fight easy.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Philip Longworth: The Art of Victory, New York, 1965, cited in af.mil.
“Win with ability, not with numbers.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Danchenko and Vydrin, Military Pedagogy, 1973.
“No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in K. Ossipov, "Suvorov", 1945.
“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.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1794 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: About the Polish deaths in the storming of the fortified Praga suburb in Warsaw on October 15, 1794, during the Polish revolt, quotes in Philip Longworth, "The Art of Victory", 1966.
“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.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in W. Lyon Blease, "Suvorof," 1926.
“To me death is better than the defensive.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in W. Lyon Blease, "Suvorof," 1926.
“If we had not driven them into hell... hell would have swallowed us.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1787 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: About the Battle of Kinburn, 1787, from "The Book of Military Quotations" By Peter G. Tsouras - Page 138.
“Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Ossipov, "Suvorov," 1945.
“Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in W. Lyon Blease, "Suvorof," 1926.
“Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in Ossipov, "Suvorov," 1945.
“A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in V. Ye. Savkin, "Basic Principles of Operational Art and Tactics," 1972.
“Fire opens the gates of victory.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1796 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From "The Science of Victory," 1796, quoted in Bragin "Field Marshal Kutuzov," 1944.
“The more comfort the less courage there is.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“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.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Art of Victory: The Life and Achievements of Field Marshal Suvorov" - Page 217 by Philip Longworth - 1966.
“When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Book of Military Quotations" - Page 124 by Peter G. Tsouras - Reference - 2005.
“Accustom yourself to tireless activity...”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Book of Military Quotations - Page 23 by Peter G. Tsouras - Reference - 2005.
“One minute decides the outcome of a battle, one hour the success of a campaign, one day the fate of empires.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1504 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Encyclopedia of Russian History" - Page 1504 by James R. Millar - Soviet Union - 2004.
“Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Political Affairs" - Page 1005 by Earl Browder.
“As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Yesterday and Today, 1917-1967: Contemporaries Report on the Progress of German Soviet Friendship - Page 105 - by Verlag Zeit im Bild - Soviet Union - 1967.
“To surprise the enemy is to defeat him.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As Military Adviser in China - Page 245 by Aleksandr Ivanovich Cherepanov - China - 1982.
“Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) said by 1800 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Readings in Russian History - Page 694 by Warren Bartlett Walsh - Soviet Union - 1959.
“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 enemy's strength, for estimating his intentions. Second - Quickness... This quickness doesn't weary the men. The enemy doesn't expect us, reckons us 100 versts away, and if a long way off to begin with - 200, 300 or more - suddenly we're 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, don't 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 doesn't 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.”
Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) first seen 1796 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From "The Science of Victory," 1796.