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Never underestimate the ability of the brass to foul things up.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, ability, things

You have two mortal enemies in combat; the opposing side and your own rear services.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, enemies, contentment

You think the enemy has better artillery support and the enemy thinks yours is better; you're both right.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, enemies, rightness, contentment

Three things you will never see in combat, hot chow, hot showers, and an uninterrupted night's sleep.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, sleep, night, things, contentment

“To live” and “to be a hero” are mutually exclusive terms.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, heroism

Once you are in the fight it is way too late to wonder if this is a good idea.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, miracle, fight, idea, good, good luck, contentment

Never get into a fight without more ammunition that the other guy.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, fight

Cover your Buddy, so he can be around to cover for you.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, contentment

Decisions made by someone over your head will seldom be in your best interest.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, heads, interest

Sometimes, being good and lucky still is not enough.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, being, good, good luck

If the rear echelon troops are really happy, the front line troops probably do not have what they need.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, happiness, need

If you are wearing body armor they will probably miss that part.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, body, contentment

Happiness is a belt fed weapon.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, happiness

Having all your body parts intact and functioning at the end of the day beats the alternative.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, body, end, day

If you are allergic to lead it is best to avoid a war zone.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, contentment

Hot garrison chow is better than hot C-rations which, in turn, are better than cold C-rations, which are better than no food at all. All of these, however, are preferable to cold rice balls even if they do have little pieces of fish in them.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, fishing, food

A free fire zone has nothing to do with economics.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about patience, fire, fire brigade, nothing

Medals are OK, but having your body and all your friends in one piece at the end of the day is better.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, body, end, day

Being shot hurts.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, being

Thousands of Veterans earned medals for bravery every day. A few were even awarded.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, day