Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim Professions : Former President of Finland Born : June 4, 1867 Died : January 27, 1951 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim Fortifications, artillery, foreign aid - will be of no value, unless the ordinary soldier knows that it is HE guarding his country Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim historical soldier country Officers don't run, only corporals do that Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim officers historical running For a strong adversary (corps) the opposition of twenty-four squadrons and twelve guns ought not to have appeared very serious, but in war the psychological factors are often decisive. An adversary who feels inferior is in reality so. Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim strong military war