3 Thomas Jackson Quotes on Defense

Thomas Jackson quotes on defense

12. My men have sometimes failed to take a position, but to defend one, never!

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22. We must make this campaign an exceedingly active one. Only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger; it must make up in activity what it lacks in strength. A defensive campaign can only be made successful by taking the aggressive at the proper time. Napoleon never waited for his adversary to become fully prepared, but struck him the first blow.

51. Rally around the Virginians, there stands Jackson like a stone wall.