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Napoleon's marshals were conspicuous proofs of his genius, and Washington had a similar power of selection.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “Napoleon's marshals were conspicuous proofs of his genius, and Washington had a similar power of selection.”
Editor's note · Context
Lodge draws a parallel between Napoleon's ability to choose his marshals and Washington's talent for selecting capable leaders.
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