Classic Military Quotes Brought into the Modern Era

Over at The Angry Staff Officer, PowerPointSapper has a little fun: Military doctrine is updated every few years, to reflect the changes in technology, tactics, operations, and strategy, as well as to keep several thousand doctrine writers employed. Next to military doctrine, famous quotes from past military leaders are the most commonly cited source when…

Over at The Angry Staff Officer, PowerPointSapper has a little fun:

Military doctrine is updated every few years, to reflect the changes in technology, tactics, operations, and strategy, as well as to keep several thousand doctrine writers employed. Next to military doctrine, famous quotes from past military leaders are the most commonly cited source when two strategists are arguing.

But although we update our doctrine, we never update our quotes. In an effort to assist the military in transitioning into the 21st century, I have very helpfully taken classic military quotes and brought them up to date with the digital age so that young service members can better relate to them.

“It is well that PowerPoint is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it.”
– Robert E. Lee, J-3, CENTCOM

Go read the whole thing. And the comments are pretty good as well.

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