Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-field, they have all one rank in my eyes.

When soldiers have been baptized in the fire of a battle-fie

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of war brings all soldiers to an equal level of honor and respect, regardless of their actual rank or status. The baptism in the fire of battle diminishes any distinction among soldiers, highlighting their shared sacrifice, bravery, and camaraderie in the face of adversity. In the eyes of the speaker, military rank becomes irrelevant as they recognize and appreciate the common transformative effect that war has on individuals who have experienced it.

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Conflict

By Napoleon Bonaparte

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