Allan Massie quotes

We are responsible for actions performed in response to circumstances for which we are not responsible. (Allan Massie)
Do you know what a soldier is, young man? He's the chap who makes it possible for civilized folk to despise war. View quote
Allan Massie
Blunders are an inescapable feature of war, because choice in military affairs lies generally between the bad and the worse. View quote
Allan Massie