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difference? If Togo had led the Russian crews would any strategy of his have produced victory?
He would be a bold man who would contend that any strategical genius[1] could have led the Russian personnel to victory. But if the contention cannot be maintained, of what value or purport is it whether the principles of strategy be eternal or not? However academically interesting, of what value is the principle to victory? Is it not clear that Fitness to Win is an infinitely more important asset?
- ↑ On the other hand, Nelson (who was no particular genius in strategy or tactics) possibly could have done so, because he possessed to so extraordinary a degree the power of producing and cultivating Fitness to Win, and was great rather than merely able.'
