George S. Patton Quotes

Few men are killed by bayonets, but many are scared by them. Having the bayonet fixed makes our men want to close. Only the threat to close will defeat a determined enemy.

George S. Patton

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  George S. Patton
  • Enemy
  • Defeat
  • Threat