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I do not believe that any army in the world has a better average of enlisted men or a better type of junior officer; but the army should be trained to act effectively in a mass.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “I do not believe that any army in the world has a better average of enlisted men or a better type of junior officer; but…”
Editor's note · Context
He expresses confidence in the quality of the U.S. Army's personnel while stressing the need for effective training.
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