William J. Slim quotes

Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, was a distinguished British military officer who served in World War II. Slim is best known for his leadership in the Burma Campaign, where he successfully defeated the Japanese forces. His strategic planning and tactical skills earned him the nickname "Uncle Bill" among his troops. Slim's autobiography, "Defeat into Victory," is considered a classic military memoir. Learn more about this renowned military leader and his contributions to history.

The dominant feeling of the battlefield is loneliness.

- William J. Slim

There is only one principle of war and that's this. Hit the other fellow, as quickly as you can, as hard as you can, where it hurts him most, when he ain't lookin'.

- William J. Slim

Moral courage is higher and a rarer virtue than physical courage.

- William J. Slim