Quotes about Wars in General

Cyber war takes place largely in secret, unknown to the general public on both sides. Votes: 2

The advent of electronically synthesized sound after World War II has unquestionably had enormous influence on music in general. Votes: 2

There was no censorship of the press: in general, the War Measures Act could have been made even more radical. Votes: 2

Diplomacy in general does not resolve conflicts. Wars end not due to peace processes, but due to one side giving up. Votes: 2

In general, I think, U.S. policies remain constant, going back to the Second World War. But the capacity to implement them is declining. Votes: 2

Well, as a general remark, I would say that I was discouraged by the physical and economic conditions in continental Europe after the war. Votes: 2

In general, states do not count on pledges of 'no more war' from their neighbors. Israel's army never counted on it from Egypt, for example. Votes: 2

Never take advice from anyone in a tie. They'll bankrupt you. Don't ask a general for advice on war, and don't ask a broker for advice on money. Votes: 2

Everything changed in Bosnia, when General Wesley Clark proved that you could fight a war with high- level precision air strikes and a bare minimum of ground action. Votes: 2

My grandfather was a general in the Nationalist Chinese Air Force during World War II, and I grew up hearing the pilot stories and seeing pictures of him in uniform. Votes: 2

Most of my nightmares that jolt me awake either involve the cosmos or something completely out of human control. In reality, I worry more about nuclear war, or war in general. Votes: 2

Also, General Zinni, who commanded central command, was very much opposed to the war in the first place, as I was. We were both quoted to that effect in February of 2003. Votes: 2

In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort. Votes: 2

When Lincoln ran into trouble during the Civil War, he got new generals. He brought in Grant. I hope that President Obama will bring in some new generals on the financial front. Votes: 2

In most communities it is illegal to cry 'fire' in a crowded assembly. Should it not be considered serious international misconduct to manufacture a general war scare in an effort to achieve local political aims? Votes: 2

I may be wrong in that, but not I think in putting the questions. In our modern democracy the government needs not a unanimous but a general support for war before it orders our forces to fight. Votes: 2

All morning they watched for the plane which they thought would be looking for them. They cursed war in general and PTs in particular. At about ten o'clock the hulk heaved a moist sigh and turned turtle. Votes: 2

As the First World War made painfully clear, when politicians and generals lead nations into war, they almost invariably assume swift victory, and have a remarkably enduring tendency not to foresee problems that, in hindsight, seem obvious. Votes: 2

Until the last great war, a general expectation of material improvement was an idea peculiar to Western man. Now war and its aftermath have made economic and social progress a political imperative in every quarter of the globe. Votes: 2

General Atomics, the progenitor of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, started life in 1955 when a major military contractor, General Dynamics, feared that the military hardware market might dry up. It began exploring peacetime uses of atomic energy, but abandoned the effort when cold-war military spending took off. Votes: 2

I thought Star Wars was too wacky for the general public. Votes: 0

Make time for planning: Wars are won in the general's tent. Votes: 0

m a general, I do something. I go out and fight wars and win them. Votes: 0

Wars are Spinach. Life in general is the tough part. In war all you have to do is not worry and know how to read a map and co-ordinates. Votes: 0