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The Longest Day
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"The Longest Day" Quotes

"The Longest Day" is a detailed account of the D-Day landings in Normandy during World War II.

Quotes

Never have so many owed so much to so few.

Cornelius Ryan

gratitudewar

It is not enough to fight. It is the spirit which we bring to the fight that decides the issue. It is morale that wins the victory.

Cornelius Ryan

warmoralevictory

We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Cornelius Ryan

warvictory

The world is simply divided between the winners and the losers.

Cornelius Ryan

warvictorydefeat

Despite everything, the men were amazingly relaxed.

Cornelius Ryan

warcourage

There was an air of unreality about the whole thing.

Cornelius Ryan

warsurreal

They have the spirit of the attack.

Cornelius Ryan

warcourage

In war, nothing is ever certain.

Cornelius Ryan

waruncertainty

We are not at war. We are at work.

Cornelius Ryan

warperspective

Their courage, devotion, and ability to move and fight will not be forgotten by the troops who fought with them.

Cornelius Ryan

warcouragegratitude