Great little article providing an quick recap of George Washington's military and political career. Tossed throughout the article are quotes by George himself, one which I enjoyed, “Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”
This was written in 1759 to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments. 19 years later, it would be General Baron von Steuben who would come into Washington's camp at Valley Forge and instill that discipline which Washington's speaks of.
Washington may not have been a brilliant tactical leader, but he knew what made a great army, with discipline being one of them.
Monday, August 17, 2009
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