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Penlighten lists out 30 Latin phrases about war with their meanings. Did You Know? “Dulce et Decorum est” is the name of a poem written by Wilfred Owen during the First World War. It is followed by ‘pro patria mori’, which means that it is sweet and right to die for one’s country.
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10 maj 2019 · We’ve included some of the most common Latin words and phrases that you still see today, which are helpful to know in boosting your all-around cultural literacy. We’ve also included some particularly virile sayings, aphorisms , and mottos that can inspire greatness or remind us of important truths.
Military service. Sacramentum – holy, military oath of loyalty in Roman legions, sometimes annually; Sub aquila (under the eagle) – on active duty; Sub cura – looked after; Sub signis (in line with the standards) in military service; Sub vexillo (under the flag) – the veteran was required to serve in lighter duty; Subsignanus miles ...
Latin Phrases Used in the U.S. Military. “In Orbe Terrum Non Visi”. Around the world unseen, United States Army Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course Motto. “Sic semper tyrannis”. Thus always to tyrants, U.S. Navy 149th Fighter Squadron. “De oppresso liber”.
Nobiscum Deus - God with us (Battlecry of the Roman and Byzantine Empire - In its Germanized form "Gott mit us" was the theme of battle royal house of Prussia and the German Army motto in World War II)
Krigsskolen (Norwegian Military Academy): Si vis pacem, para bellum (Latin for "If you want peace, prepare for war") Panserbataljonen (Armoured Battalion): Bitit fyrst ( Old Norse for "Strike first")
Among the many pearls of Roman (or later, mediaeval) wisdom that have survived the passage of time, we can find quite a few concerning war and military affairs. We have chosen five that can be useful to students of both military history and defence policy.
