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Edmund Burke: Without reciprocal confidence between the soldier and the general, there can be no army, no victory, especially in a…

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Without reciprocal confidence between the soldier and the general, there can be no army, no victory, especially in a free government.
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Edmund Burke

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This statement emphasizes the necessity of mutual confidence for a successful military force, especially in a free government.

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