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1729–1800 Russia
Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov (transliterated as Aleksandr, Aleksander and Suvarov), Count Suvorov of Rymnik, Prince of Italy (граф Рымникский, князь Италийский) (November 24 1729 – May 18 1800) was a Russian Generalissimo.
Russia Military leaders Non-fiction authors Also known as: Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich
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One minute decides the outcome of a battle, one hour the success of a campaign, one day the fate of empires.
The more comfort the less courage there is.
Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.
The bullet is a fool, the bayonet is a fine chap.
The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.
One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.
Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.
As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.
Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory.
A strong pursuit, give no time for the enemy to think, take advantage of victory, uproot him, cut off his escape route.
To me death is better than the defensive.
When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.
No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead.
Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.
Drill your soldiers well, and give them a pattern yourself.
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.
Accustom yourself to tireless activity...
To surprise the enemy is to defeat him.
If we had not driven them into hell... hell would have swallowed us.
Win with ability, not with numbers.
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