Only incessant practice will make a good gunner; though, inasmuch as there are natural marksmen as well as men who never can become good marksmen, there should always be the widest intelligence displayed in the choice of gunners.
Discussing the elements of military effectiveness, this passage highlights the dual importance of continuous practice and intelligent selection in developing skilled personnel.
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