Quotes about Marines – Uncommon Valor

There have been many great quotes about Marines because of the wonderful job they do in protecting and fighting for our freedoms.  The United States Marine Corps’ uncommon valor on the battlefield is unprecedented.  It’s no wonder famous presidents, generals, and civilians have had so many great things to say about them.  It’s not easy to be a Marine; it takes hard work and effort and not everyone has what it takes to become a member of one of the greatest military forces on the planet.  It’s a brotherhood, and the initiation is a grueling and painful process but once you have achieved the status of one of the elite soldiers of the world you’ll know you’ve got what it takes to overcome any obstacle.  The Marines great sacrifice was no secret to Ronald Reagan who had this to say:

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference.  The Marines don’t have that problem.”  President Ronald Reagan, 1985

Quotes about Marines – Honor

The Marines effectiveness in battle has inspired many great military leaders to give praise in their quotes about Marines despite being in another branch of the military.  The marines have shown the upmost courage in battle and have won battles that others believed to be unwinnable, broken through barriers that were thought to be impenetrable, and have stuck around to fight when others were retreating.  The Marines fierceness and selflessness are what win wars and keep our country safe.

“The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of MARINES. LORD, how they could fight!”

Maj. Gen. Frank Lowe, U.S. Army

“I have just returned from visiting the MARINES at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!”

Gen. Douglas Macarthur, U.S. Army

“I can never again see a UNITED STATES MARINE without experiencing a feeling of reverence.”

Gen. Johnson, U.S. Army
“The more MARINES I have around the better I like it!”

Gen. Mark Clark, U.S. Army

“The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!”

Gen. Pershing, U.S. Army

Quotes about Marines – Admiration

The Marines have gained the admiration of their peers as well as the reverence and fear of the enemy.  They are the first into battle and can be fully operational within six hours from ship to shore to be prepared for anything that may come their way.  They are the elite warriors of the United States Military and deserving of honor and respect from not only the citizens and civilians they protect but also the enemy that has the unruly task of fighting against them.

“I can’t say enough about the two marine divisions.  If I use words like brilliant, it would really be an under-description of the absolutely superb job they did in breaching the so-called impenetrable barrier…Absolutely superb operation. A textbook, and I think it’ll be studied for many years to come as the way to do it.”

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, USA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27 February 1991

“Teufelhunde! (Devil Dogs)”

German soldiers, WW1 battle of Belleau Wood

“Panic sweeps my men when they are facing the AMERICAN MARINES.”

Captured North Korean Major

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