And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Great book. You might also enjoy Robert Coram's books, "Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed The Art Of War," and "American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day."
Have it. Read it. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteGreat book. You might also enjoy Robert Coram's books, "Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed The Art Of War," and "American Patriot: The Life and Wars of Colonel Bud Day."
ReplyDeletegood read. Mr Johnson said it best: never ever contract with the Navy. they change the rules to often.
ReplyDeleteYou can add "About Face" by Col Hackworth to that list.
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