“The Hellenes are in habit of starting wars without the slightest forethought, out of obstinacy and stupidity. For whenever they declare war on one another, they seek out the finest and most level land and go there to fight, so that the victors depart the battlefield only after much damage has been d…”— General Mardonius, amazon.comTagged: strategy
“According to Herodotuc, Darius sent a royal messenger to Oroites court to deliver a series of proclamation with respect verging on awe, he date to have read aloud one of two final messages: 'Persians, King Darius forbids you to serve as guards to Oroites.' Upon hearing this the guards immediately st…”— James Lacey, amazon.comTagged: strategy