General Walter Krueger Quotes

“Consequently, as he had while in command of the 2d Infantry Division, Krueger recommended that the number of riflemen in each division be increased “substantially.” “The rifle strength of the divisions is too low, and runs dangerously close to the acceptance of the theory that the rifleman is provided merely in order that he may support the heavy weapons in getting into position,” Krueger wrote. “I am firmly convinced on the contrary that the most important factor in battle, in the last analysis, is the rifleman, and that heavy weapons and all other auxiliary means must support him in getting into position from which he can assault the enemy.”32”
― Kevin C. Holzimmer, General Walter Krueger: Unsung Hero of the Pacific War