A soldier's life in combat is an endless series of decisions that mean success or failure, and perhaps life or death for himself or his comrades. Calculated Risk (1950)
Here was our only conquest: all we asked of Italy was enough of her soil in which to bury our gallant dead. Calculated Risk (1950)
This book is dedicated to the men and women of many nationalities who fought and died serving with the Fifth Army and the 15th Army Group, in Italy. Never did a commander have more to be proud of than I in being associated with these selfless individuals. Calculated Risk (1950)
On Memorial Day we visited the American cemetery at Anzio and saw the curving rows of white crosses that spoke eloquently of the price that America and her Allies had paid for the liberation of Italy. If ever proof were needed that we fought for a cause and not for conquest, it could be found in these cemeteries. Here was our only conquest: all we asked of Italy was enough of her soil in which to bury our gallant dead. Calculated Risk (1950)