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I am of opinion that in war, where everything must be individual, the only articles which will prove efficacious are those which are addressed specifically to commanders.
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Thomas Erskine Holland
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Holland asserts the importance of tailored directives for military commanders in war.
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