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Between antagonists of approximately equal prowess the comparative perfection of the instruments of war will ordinarily determine the fight.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Roosevelt notes that in battles between equally matched opponents, the quality of weaponry often determines the outcome.
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