List of military unit mottoes by country

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India

The mottoes of the Indian Armed Forces units come from Sanskrit or a regional language the specific unit is closely affiliated with. Some however are laurels won on the field and are in the language of the enemy or the commander's praise.

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Military UnitMottoLanguageTranslationWar CryTranslation
Indian Army "Sewa Paramo Dharma"SanskritService is our prime duty"Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Indian Air Force "Nabha sprsham deeptam"Sanskrit"Touch the sky with glory""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Indian Navy "Sham-no Varuna"Sanskrit"May the Lord of the oceans be auspicious unto us""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Corps of Army Air Defence "Aakasey satrun jahi"Sanskrit"Win over the enemy in the sky"
Army Medical Corps "Sarve santu niramaya"Sanskrit"Freedom from sickness to all"
Military Nursing Service "Service with smile"English
Regiment of Artillery "Sarvatra izzat o iqbal"Hindi/Urdu"Everywhere with honour and glory"
Brigade of The Guards "Pahla hamesha pahla"Hindi/Urdu"First, always first""Garud ka hun bol pyare ""I am the son of Garuda, Say O my friend"
Parachute Regiment "Shatrujeet"Hindi"The conqueror""Balidaan parma dharam""Sacrifice before self"
Mechanised Infantry Regiment "Valour and Faith"English"Bolo Bharat Mata ki jai""Say Victory to Mother India"
Punjab Regiment "Sthal wa jal"Hindi"By land and sea""Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal"; "Bol Jawala Ma ki jai""He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"; "Say victory to Goddess Jawala"
Madras Regiment "Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha"Sanskrit"It is a glory to die doing one's duty""Veera Madrasi, adi kollu, adi kollu""Brave Madrasi, hit and kill, hit and kill"
All Gorkha Rifles "Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro"Nepali"Better to die than live like a coward""Jai Ma Kali, ayo Gorkhali""Hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas"
Maratha Light Infantry "Kartavya, Maan, Saahas.MarathiDuty, Honour, Courage"Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai""Say victory to King Shivaji Maharaj"
The Grenadiers "Sarvada shaktishali"Sanskrit"Ever powerful""Sarvada Shaktishali""Ever powerful"
Rajputana Rifles "Veer bhogya vasundhara"Sanskrit"The brave shall inherit the earth""Raja Ramachandra ki jai""Victory to King Ramachandra"
Rajput Regiment "Sarvatra vijay"Sanskrit"Victory everywhere""Bol Bajrang Bali ki jai""Say victory to Lord Hanuman"
Jat Regiment "Sangathan wa veerta"Hindi"Unity and valour""Jat Balwan, jai bhagwan""The Jat is strong, victory to God"
Sikh Regiment "Nischey kar apni jeet karon"Punjabi"With determination, I will be triumphant""Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal""He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"
Sikh Light Infantry "Deg tegh fateh"Punjabi"Prosperity in peace and victory in war""Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal""He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"
Dogra Regiment "Kartavyam anvatma"Sanskrit"Duty before death""Jawala Mata ki jai""Victory to Goddess Jawala"
The Garhwal Rifles "Yudhaya krit nischya"Sanskrit"Fight With Determination""Badri Vishal Lal ki jai""Victory to the Great Lord Badri Nath"
Kumaon Regiment "Parakramo vijayate"Sanskrit"Valour triumphs""Kalika Mata ki jai"; "Bajrang Bali ki jai"; "Dada Kishan ki jai""Victory to Goddess Kali"; "Victory to Lord Hanuman"; "Victory to Dada Kishan"
Assam Regiment "Assam vikram""Unique valour"Rhino charge [3]
Bihar Regiment "Karam hi dharam"Hindi"Work is worship""Jai Bajrang Bali""Victory to Lord Hanuman"
Mahar Regiment "Yash sidhi"Sanskrit"Success and attainment""Bolo Hindusthan ki jai""Say victory to India"
Jammu & Kashmir Rifles "Prashata ranvirta"Sanskrit"Valour in battle is praiseworthy""Durga Mata ki jai!""Victory to Goddess Durga!"
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry "Balidanam vir lakshanam"Sanskrit"Sacrifice is a characteristic of the brave""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Ladakh Scouts "Ki ki so so Lhargyalo""Victory to God"
Ordnance Corps "Shastra se shakti"Hindi"Strength through weapons"
The Corps of Signals "Teevra chaukas"Hindi"Swift and secure"
Corps of Engineers "Sarvatra"Sanskrit"Everywhere"
Indian Coast Guard "Vayam rakshamah"Sanskrit"We protect""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Territorial Army "Savdhani Va Shoorta"Hindi"Precaution and Precision""Jai Shri Ram""Glory to Lord Rama"
Border Roads Organisation "Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam"Sanskrit"Everything is achievable through Hardwork"
Border Security Force "Jeevan Prayatna Kartavya"Sanskrit"Duty unto death""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Central Reserve Police Force "Seva aur Nishtaa"Hindi"Service and Loyalty"
Central Industrial Security Force "Sanrakshan evam Suraksha"Hindi"Protection and Security"
Indo-Tibetan Border Police "Shaurya – Dridhata – KarmNishtha"Hindi"Valour – Steadfastness – Commitment"
Sashastra Seema Bal "Seva - Suraksha - Bandhutva"Hindi"Service, Security and Brotherhood"
National Security Guard "Sarvartra Sarvottam Suraksha"Sanskrit"Omnipresent Omnipotent Security""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"
Assam Rifles "Kartavyam Sarvottam"Sanskrit"Duty is Supreme""Bharat Mata ki jai""Victory to Mother India"

Indonesia

Units within the Indonesian National Armed Forces have mottoes taken from Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and Indonesian language.

Military UnitMottoLanguageTranslationNotes
Indonesian National Armed Forces "Tri Dharma Eka Karma"SanskritThree duties, one action [4]
Indonesian Army "Kartika Eka Paksi"Sanskritliteral-Kartika has only one bird meaning-Strength, Unity, Loyalty
Indonesian Navy "Jalesveva Jayamahe"Sanskrit"On The Sea We Are Glorious"
Indonesian Air Force "Swa Bhuwana Paksa"Sanskrit"Wings of The Motherland"
Presidential Security Force of Indonesia "Setia Waspada"Indonesian"loyal and vigilant"
Indonesian Fleet Command "Ekapada Banda Jala Nusa"Sanskrit"Uniting the Nusantara's Sea Powers" [5]
National Air Operations Command "Labda Reswara Antarikshe"SanskritThe mighty conquer the sky [6] Previously: National Air Defense Command: Labda Prakasa Nirwikara. Motto language: Sanskrit [7]
Indonesian National Joint Defense Area Command I"Tri Dharma Yudha Sakti"SanskritThree duties in the age of power
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Mental Development"Pinaka Baladhika Utama"Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Historical Affairs"Senakattha"Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Strategic Assessment"Niti Siasat Dharma Nagari"Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Academy"Bhineka Eka Bhakti"Sanskrit
Army
I "Bukit Barisan" Military Region Command "Patah Tumbuh Hilang Berganti"Malay"There will be a replacement for everything"
II "Sriwijaya" Military Region Command "Pengabdian Tiada Henti"Indonesian"Endless Dedication"
III "Siliwangi" Military Region Command "Esa Hilang, Dua Terbilang"Indonesian"Either vanished or be excels"
IV "Diponegoro" Military Region Command "Sirnaning Yakso Katon Gapuraning Ratu"Javanese"Evil vanishes in front of the truth, and happiness will be achieved"
V "Brawijaya" Military Region Command "Bhirawa Anoraga""Gallant yet humble"
VI "Mulawarman" Military Region Command "Gawi Manuntung Waja Sampai Kaputing"Banjarese"Do it until it's done"
IX "Udayana" Military Region Command "Praja Raksaka"Sanskrit"Defender and protector of the people"
XII "Tanjungpura" Military Region Command "Carathana Jita Vina"Sanskrit"Never step back after a step forward"
XIII "Merdeka" Military Region Command "Jaya Sakti"Sanskrit"Victorious and Powerful"
XIV "Hasanuddin" Military Region Command "Setia Hingga Akhir"Indonesian"Loyal till the Last"
XVI "Pattimura" Military Region Command "Lawamena Haulala""Onward till the last drop of blood"
XVII "Cenderawasih" Military Region Command "Ksatria Pelindung Rakyat"Indonesian"Knight protectors of the people"Previously: Praja Ghupta Vira. Motto language: Sanskrit
XVIII "Kasuari" Military Region Command "Patriot Pembela Rakyat"Indonesian"Patriot defender of the people"
Jayakarta Military Region Command "Aneka Daya Tunggal Bhakti""Various Powers, One Devotion"
Iskandar Muda Military Region Command "Sanggamara""Ward off the havoc"
Army Infantry "Yuddha Wastu Pramukha"SanskritThe Foremost Warfare Equipment
Field Artillery "Tri Sandhya Yudha"SanskritSoldier's Ability to Carry Out Their Duties without Knowing the Time
Air Defense Artillery"Vyati Rakca Bhala Chakti"SanskritThe Great Soldier, Guardian of The Sky
Cavalry"Tri Daya Chakti"Sanskrit"Three Sacred Powers"Referring to the Moving Power, Firing Power and Surprising Power of modern cavalry
Army Aviation "Wira Amur" Old Javanese "Flying Soldiers"
Army Military Police "Satya Vira Wichaksana"Sanskrit"Loyal and Wise Knights"
Corps of Engineers "Yudha Karya Satya Bhakti"Sanskrit"Faithful in Battles and Developments"
Signal Corps"Chighra Apta Nirbhaya"Sanskrit"Fast, Exact, Secure"
Psychological Corps"Upakriya Labdha Prayojana Balottama"Sanskrit"Purpose of The Unit is to Give The Best Service to The Nation by Finding The Perfect Soldier"
Ordnance Corps"Dwi Chakti Bhakti"Sanskrit
Topography Corps"Likita Bhutalayuddha Karya"Sanskrit
Medical Corps"Hesti Wira Shakti"Sanskrit
Army Research and Development Corps"Satiti Chakti Bhakti"Sanskrit"Make a Great Power for Serving The Nation"
Army Strategic Reserve Command "Dharma Putra"Sanskrit"The children of Dharma" [8]
Kostrad 1st Infantry Division "Prakasa Vira Gupti"Sanskrit"Courageous, Gallant, Unseen"
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division "Vira Chakti Yudha"Sanskrit"Graced warrior at battlefield"
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade/Trisula"Sarvatra Eva Yudha"Sanskrit"Can fight anywhere, in any weather and direction"
Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division "Darpa Cakti Yudha"Sanskrit"Bold and graced at battlefield"
Army Raider infantry "Cepat, Tepat, Senyap"Indonesian"Fast, Exact, Quiet"
Army Special Forces Command "Tribhuana Chandraca Satya Dharma" [9] Sanskrit"Fast, Exact, Quiet"Popular motto: ''Berani, Benar, Berhasil ("Brave, Right, Successful"), motto language: Indonesian
Special Forces Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklatpassus)"Tri Yudha Sakti"Sanskrit"The three abilities that a warrior should attain"Refers to land, sea and air
1st Group - Para Commandos"Eka Wastu Baladhika"Sanskrit
2st Group - Para Commandos"Dwi Dharma Birawa Yudha"Sanskrit
3rd Group - Clandestine "Kottaman Wira Naracha Byuha"Sanskrit
SAT-81/Gultor - Counter-terrorism unit of Kopassus"Siap Setia Berani"Indonesian"Ready, Loyal, Brave"
Indonesian Military Academy "Adhitakarya Mahatvavirya Nagarabhakti"Sanskrit"Hard-working Knights Serving Bravery as nation Hero"
Navy
Indonesian Navy and Fleet Forces Corps"Jalasveva Jayamahe"Sanskrit"On The Sea We Are Glorious"
Indonesian Marine Corps "Jalesu Bhumyamcha Jayamahe"Sanskrit"Glorious on the Land and the Sea"
Taifib "Mayanetra Yamadipati"Sanskrit"The invisible God of Death"
Kopaska "Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna"Old Javanese"No Difficulties Cannot be Conquered"
Denjaka "Satya Wira Dharma"Sanskrit"Ready to act against any threat of danger"
Navy Submarine Unit"Wira Ananta Rudira"Sanskrit"Steadfast until The End"
Navy Amphibious Ships Unit"Dwi Daya Yudha"Sanskrit"Two Powers in Battles"Refers to the land and sea abilities of amphibious vehicles
Navy Military Police"Wijna Wira Widhayaka"Sanskrit"Knightful and Wise Rule Upholders"
Naval Hydro-oceanographic Service"Jala Citra Praja Yodha"Sanskrit"Mapping The Sea for Nations' Glory"
KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, a Sigma-class design corvette bought from the Netherlands "Bertempur dan Menang"Indonesian"Fight and Win"
Indonesian Naval Academy "Hree Dharma Shanty"Sanskrit"Embarrassed for Doing The Defects"
Air Force
Kopasgat "Karmanye Vadikaraste Mafalesu Kadatjana"Sanskrit"Working without counting gains and losses"Taken from the Bhagavad Gita 2:47
Kopasgat Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklat Paskhas)"Samapta Vidya Cakti"Sanskrit"Preparing for knowledge and attain more capabilities" [10]
Bravo Detachment 90 "Catya Wihikan Awacyama Kapala"Sanskrit"Loyal, Skilled, Successful"
Air Force Military Police"Wira Waskita"Sanskrit"Skilled and Alerted Knights"
Air Force Maintenance Command"Sevana Karya Buddhi Sakti"Sanskrit
Air Force Command and Staff College"Pragnya Paramartha Jaya"Sanskrit
Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command"Pragnya Paramartha Jaya"Sanskrit
1st Air Squadron"Akasa Waskita Dwi Matra Vidya"Sanskrit
2nd Air Squadron"Pengabdian Pantang Surut"Indonesian"Unwavering Devotion"
3rd Air Squadron "Uruvikrama Ghataka"Sanskrit"Valiant and Deadly"
4th Air Squadron"Apnute Kriya Hayu Uliha"Sanskrit
5th Air Squadron"Adhirajasa Bumantara Bhaya Kara Samudra"Sanskrit"Conquering the Sky Guarding the Ocean"
6th Air Squadron"Satya Anggakara Anjali"Sanskrit
7th Air Squadron
8th Air Squadron"Cipta Sila Sancaya Dharma"Sanskrit
11th Air Squadron"Bajra Garda Bhuwana"Sanskrit
12th Air Squadron"Labda Gagana Nirwesti"Sanskrit
14th Air Squadron "Akasha Parakrama"Sanskrit
15th Air Squadron"Wiyakti Mandala Bhakti"Sanskrit
16th Air Squadron "Vijayakantaka Abhyasti Virayate"Sanskrit"Excel and Valiant"
17th Air Squadron "Valiant, Integrity, Professional"English
21st Air Squadron"Antar Patangga Labdajaya"Sanskrit
27th Air Squadron"Aksi Varutha Pracya Antariksa"Sanskrit
31st Air Squadron "Tegar, Ikhlas, Tuntas"Indonesian"Tough, Sincere, Complete"
32nd Air Squadron"Swadhyayajnana Anuraga Bhakti Nagara"Sanskrit
33rd Air Squadron"Nirwikara Adarma Nagara"Sanskrit
45th Air Squadron"Swandana Ahingani"Sanskrit
51st Air Squadron"Jaya Aksi Angkasa"
52nd Air Squadron"Sakti Angkasa"
Indonesian Air Force Academy "Vidya Karma Vira Pakca"Sanskrit"Knowledge for deeds, Chivalrous to protect"


Israel

Italy

Korea, South

Korean Army: Power in Unity

Lebanon

Malaysia

Malaysian Army: Gagah Setia (Strong and Loyal)

Royal Ranger Regiment: Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban (Whilst there is life, there is fight)

Note: The 1st, 5th, 6th and 10th Rangers uses the same motto, which is Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban.

Rejimen Sempadan (Border Regiment): Setia Waspada (Loyal and Alert)

Rejimen Artileri Diraja (Royal Artillery Regiment): Tangkas, Tegas, Saksama (Quick, Firm, Even)

Rejimen Semboyan Diraja (Royal Signs Regiment): Pantas dan Pasti (Swift and Sure)

Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera (Religious Corps of the Armed Forces of Malaysia): Berjuang Berakhlak

Kor Armor DiRaja (Royal Armored Corps): Bersatu (United)

Kor Risik DiRaja (Royal Intelligence Corps): Pintar dan Cergas (Intelligent and Active)

Royal Malaysian Navy:Sedia Berkorban (Ready to Sacrifice)

Royal Malaysian Air Force: Sentiasa di Angkasa Raya (Always in the Skies)

Myanmar

Defence Service ["Never Surrender"]

Netherlands

New Zealand

Military UnitMottoLanguageTranslationComments
1 (New Zealand) BrigadeKia Rite Kia TakatuMāoriReady to act
New Zealand Corps of Officer CadetsServe Proudly Lead WiselyEnglish
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery UbiqueLatinEverywhere
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers UbiqueLatinEverywhere
Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles Ake Ake Kia KahaMāoriForever and ever be strong
Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals Certa CitoLatinSwift and Sure
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment OnwardEnglish
The New Zealand Special Air Service Who Dares WinsEnglish
Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment Ma Nga Hua Tu-TangataMāoriBy our actions we are known
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps Semper Agens - Semper QuietusLatinAlways alert, always calm
Royal New Zealand Dental Corps Ex Malo BonumLatinFrom evil comes good
Royal New Zealand Chaplains DepartmentIn This Sign ConquerEnglish
New Zealand Army Legal ServiceJustitia in ArmisLatinJustice in Arms
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Military PoliceKo Tatou Hei TauiraMāoriBy example we lead
New Zealand Army Physical Training CorpsMens Sana In Corpore SanoLatinA sound mind in a sound body
2nd/1st Battalion, RNZIR Kura Takahi PuniMāoriWe are ready
New Zealand Army Command SchoolServe proudly, Lead WiselyEnglish
New Zealand Army Adventurous Training CentreFortior Qui Se VincitLatinHe is stronger who conquers himself
New Zealand Rifle BrigadeSoyes FermeLatinStand FastDisestablished
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary ForceOnwardEnglishDisestablished
The Home GuardKia MataraMāoriOn GuardDisestablished
2nd Land Force GroupParum Ad AgereLatinReady to actDisestablished
New Zealand Corps of SignalsCeleritasLatinSwiftlyDisestablished
New Zealand Cycle and Signaling CorpsSodales ParatiLatinPrepared as comrades togetherDisestablished
New Zealand Dental CorpsEx Malo BonumLatinFrom evil comes goodDisestablished
New Zealand Post and Telegraph CorpsCeleritasLatinSwiftlyDisestablished
New Zealand Signal CorpsSodales ParatiLatinPrepared as comrades togetherDisestablished
New Zealand Railway CorpsGardez BienFrenchGuard wellDisestablished
New Zealand Tunnellers Corpsinga wahi katoaMāoriEverywhereDisestablished
New Zealand Woman's Royal Army CorpsPro PatriaLatinFor CountryDisestablished 1978
Royal New Zealand Army Service CorpsNil SineLaboreLatinNothing without workDisestablished 1978
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps Sua Tele TonantiLatinTo the warrior his armsDisestablished 1996
Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport Nil Sine LaboreLatinNothing without workDisestablished 1996
Royal New Zealand Provost Corpsko tatou hei tauiraMāoriWe serve as examplesDisestablished
Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Arte Et MarteLatinBy skill and fightingDisestablished 1996
1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry) Celer Et AudaxLatinSwift and BoldDisestablished
1st Armoured Car Regiment (NZ Scottish) No Rich Mo DhuthaichScottish GaelicMy King and CountryDisestablished
1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)Sisit PrudentiaLatinEver PrudentDisestablished
1st Canterbury Rifle BattalionPro Aris Et FocusLatinFor hearth and homeDisestablished
1st (Canterbury) Regimentake ake kia kahaMāoriFor ever and ever strongDisestablished
1st Regiment (Otago) Mounted RiflesEs FidelisLatinBe FaithfulDisestablished
2nd Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Groupake ake kia kahaMāoriFor ever and ever strongDisestablished
2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment Pro PatriaLatinFor my countryDisestablished
3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles kia tupatoMāoriBe CautiousDisestablished
3rd (Auckland) Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)Sisit PrudentiaLatinEver PrudentDisestablished
4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles Libertas et natale solumLatinLiberty and my native landDisestablished
4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group kia mate toaMāoriFight unto deathDisestablished
5th Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars) Es FidelisLatinBe FaithfulDisestablished
5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment Virtutis Fortuna ComesLatinGood fortune is the companion of courageDisestablished
6th (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles he kawau maroMāoriUnyelding as the shagDisestablished
6th Hauraki Battalion Group whakatangata kia kahaMāoriAcquit yourselves like men, be strongDisestablished
6th (Hauraki) Regiment whakatangata kia kahaMāoriAcquit yourselves like men, be strongDisestablished
7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles Celer Et AudaxLatinSwift and boldDisestablished
7th (Wellington West Coast) RegimentAcer in ArmisLatinStrong in ArmsDisestablished
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles Moveo Et ProfitiorLatinBy my actions I am knownDisestablished
8th (Southland Rifles) Regimentkia mate toaMāoriFight unto deathDisestablished
1st New Zealand Ranger Company Te Kaha Me Te Te NanakiaMāoriThe Powerful and the CruelDisestablished

Norway

Pakistan

Philippines

Armed Forces of the Philippines

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Singapore

South Africa

South African Army

South African Air Force: Per aspera ad astra (English:Through hardships to the stars)

South African Special Forces

Spain

Spanish Military: "Todo por la Patria" (Spanish for "Everything for the Motherland")

Sri Lanka

Switzerland

Sweden

Tunisia

Tunisian Armed Forces

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Disbanded

Territorial Force

United States

Vietnam

See also

Notes

  1. The phrase comes from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War .
  2. Before the Battle of Plataea, Mardonius offered the Athenians peace terms, with the hope of dividing the Greek forces. The Athenians responded with "As long as the sun follows his course, as he does now, we shall not come to a compromise with Xerxes".
  3. The phrase was uttered by the Spartan King Leonidas I, just prior to the Battle of Thermopylae, as a response to the Persian King Xerxes I's demand for the surrender of the Spartans' arms.
  4. Spartan mothers would utter the phrase to their sons before they went to war, reminding them to return victorious with the shield, or be brought back dead upon it. Returning home without a shield meant the soldier deserted, since a hoplite could not escape the field of battle unless he tossed away the heavy and cumbersome shield.
  5. The phrase is the traditional battle cry of Greek infantrymen when attacking the enemy.
  6. The phrase is a tribute to the Sacred Band that fought during World War II alongside the Special Air Service, which also shares the motto.
  7. The phrase is a reference to the Gordian Knot, a legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. It was prophesied that whoever loosed the knot would become ruler of all Asia. Alexander the Great solved the puzzle by slicing through the knot.
  8. The phrase comes from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War.

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