Quote Originally Posted by Franconicus
If you measure in lifes: How many lifes is the victory worth? (What victory?)
As many as nessissary for the victory.

you need to see the opening monologue of Patton, with George C. Scott. that might set things straight.
Seen it. I never said it was preferable for me to die, however, if it is overall nessissary for the defense of the United States and her interests, than it is nessissary and I will give it gladly. Preferably with taking down as many of the enemy as possible.