Napoleon's Maxims of War


	Napoleon's Maxims of War

Nefer

6-6-2007 5:48 PM

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6-26-2007 6:24 PM

righthand

An army can march anywhere and at any time of the year, wherever two men can place their feet.

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6-27-2007 5:47 PM

Nefer

Good point

9-1-2007 10:21 AM

syncopath

think it was Napoleon that when referred by a surprising statement says: "Wow, you are small" - answered the man: "No, you are mistaken. I am short. You are small !" ..

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