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Nov 4Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson

“Some think that, as war is full of unforeseen circumstances, a leader of men ought to have a brains that can make instantaneous decisions. As soon as a problem appears, a solution pops up. This type of man does not exist.” So much for the famous coup d'oeil?

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It is interesting to contrast this article with the German material on similar subjects. While the former is all about 'think slowly' and 'don't worry about things above your pay grade', the latter promotes quick thinking and thinking well above your current rank.

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