All 6 Uses of
valor
in
War and Peace
- This combination of Austrian precision with Russian valor—what more could be wished for?†
Chpt 3 *
- I will keep out of fire if you with your habitual valor carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks, but should victory be in doubt, even for a moment, you will see your Emperor exposing himself to the first blows of the enemy, for there must be no doubt of victory, especially on this day when what is at stake is the honor of the French infantry, so necessary to the honor of our nation.†
Chpt 3
- But the army, the Russian army, everyone declared, was extraordinary and had achieved miracles of valor.†
Chpt 4
- But in general I can tell you, Papa, that such a heroic spirit, the truly antique valor of the Russian army, which they—which it" (he corrected himself) "has shown or displayed in the battle of the twenty-sixth—there are no words worthy to do it justice!†
Chpt 11
- I tell you, Papa" (he smote himself on the breast as a general he had heard speaking had done, but Berg did it a trifle late for he should have struck his breast at the words "Russian army"), "I tell you frankly that we, the commanders, far from having to urge the men on or anything of that kind, could hardly restrain those…. those…. yes, those exploits of antique valor," he went on rapidly.†
Chpt 11
- The Russian military historians in so far as they submit to claims of logic must admit that conclusion, and in spite of their lyrical rhapsodies about valor, devotion, and so forth, must reluctantly admit that the French retreat from Moscow was a series of victories for Napoleon and defeats for Kutuzov.†
Chpt 14
Definition:
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(valor) exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle