Military
- William Ward (Texas) (died 1836), American Lieutenant-Colonel during the Texas Revolution
- William E. Ward (born 1950), American general officer of the United States Army; inaugural combatant commander of United States Africa Command
- William H. Ward (1840–1927), American army officer and Medal of Honor recipient
- William Thomas Ward (1808–1878), American army general and congressman from Kentucky
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Famous quotes containing the word military:
“In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.”
—Mary McCarthy (1912–1989)
“The transformation of the impossible into reality is always the mark of a demonic will. The only way to recognize a military genius is by the fact that, during the war, he will mock the rules of warfare and will employ creative improvisation instead of tested methods and he will do so at the right moment.”
—Stefan Zweig (18811942)
“My faith is the grand drama of my life. I’m a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith. I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colours for those who see none.”
—Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)