Douglas Reeman: Quotes about war

Douglas Reeman was British author. Explore interesting quotes on war.

Douglas Reeman: 80 quotes0 likes

“Even in war it is necessary to love another.”

For My Country's Freedom, Cap 17 "And For What?"

“Wars were not made by young men, he thought, yet they had to fight them.”

A Tradition of Victory, Cap 14 "The Toast is Victory!"

“Remember, Thomas a victory now will put heart into the ordinary people at home. They've had much to bear over the years. It's not only sailors who suffer in a war, you know.”

A Tradition of Victory, Cap 14 "The Toast is Victory!"

“The French man-of-war was small and agile, and from the deck of the fishing boat looked as big as a frigate. She was carrying so much sail it made Browne feel that their own boat was unmoving …”

A Tradition of Victory, Cap 13 "No Fighting Sailor"

“They don't have to fight wars! it mmight knock some sense into therir heads if they did!”

A Tradition of Victory, Cap 14 "The Toast is Victory!"

“‘ He doesn't understand. The navy is my life. My only life, now. The war will not last for ever, but until it ends I shall stand in the line-of-battle as I have been entrusted to!’”

For My Country's Freedom, Cap 13 "Loneliness"