James Wolfe Quotes

A few regular troops from old France, weakened by hunger and sickness, who, when fresh, were unable to withstand the British soldiers, are their general's chief dependence.
James Wolfe

Old, Few, Soldiers

I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise.
James Wolfe

Success, Important, Brave

Now God be praised, I will die in peace.
James Wolfe

Peace, God, Die

Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous rocks, only solicitous to show you the foe within your reach.
James Wolfe

Success, Confidence, Show

The impossibility of a retreat makes no difference in the situation of men resolved to conquer or die; and, believe me, my friends, if your conquest could be bought with the blood of your general, he would most cheerfully resign a life which he has long devoted to his country.
James Wolfe

Life, Men, Long

You know too well the forces which compose their army to dread their superior numbers.
James Wolfe

Army, Superior, Forces

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Biography

Nationality: British

Born: January 2, 1727

Died: September 13, 1759

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