Did Hernán Cortés really say "Burn the boats"?

The popular motivational anecdote "burn the boats" or "burn the ships" is a reference to Hernán Cortés's conquest of the ...
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Aztec Batman Will Take on Historical Supervillain Hernán Cortés

Somehow we don’t think Aztec Batman will have the same “No Killing” rule as his comics forebear. Warner Bros. Animation released the trailer for Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires during San Diego ...
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This Conquistador Changed History. Neglect Haunts His Tomb in Mexico

Hernán Cortés toppled the Aztecs, winning Mexico for Spain. His trash-strewn resting place reflects how the conquest is still fueling quarrels and testing ties with Spain. A service at the mostly ...
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Conquistador : Hernán Cortés, King Montezuma, and the last stand of the Aztecs / Buddy Levy

Setting out for New Spain and the serendipitous gift of language -- The battle with the Tabascans and the acquisition of La Malinche -- Montezuma's message -- The gambler stakes all : "either win the ...