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Teddy Roosevelt: “This is possible only with highly drilled crews and officers, and this in turn imperatively demands continuous and…”

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This is possible only with highly drilled crews and officers, and this in turn imperatively demands continuous and progressive instruction in target practice, ship handling, squadron tactics, and general discipline.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He highlights the necessity of continuous training for naval crews to ensure their effectiveness in combat.

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