Monday, November 5, 2012

TO CLOSE WITH THE ENEMY AND DESTROY HIM.



Here is one of my favorite inspirational speeches, that seems very appropriate tonight--Irgun commander Menachem Begin, addressing his forces on April 25, 1948:

"Men of the Irgun! We are going out to conquer Jaffa. We are going into one of the decisive battles for the independence of Israel. Know who is before you, and remember whom you are leaving behind you. Before you is a cruel enemy who has risen to destroy us. Behind you are parents, brothers, children. Smite the enemy hard. Aim true. Save your ammunition. In battle, show no more mercy to the enemy than he shows mercy to our people. But spare women and children. Whoever raises his hands in surrender has saved his life. You will not harm him. You will be led in the attack by Lieutenant Gideon. You have only one direction: forward!"

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