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Blunders are an inescapable feature of war, because choice in military affairs lies generally between the bad and the wo
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"Blunders are an inescapable feature of war, because choice in military affairs lies generally between the bad and the worse"

- Allan Massie

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This quote by Allan Massie suggests that errors are inevitable in war, as the choices available to military leaders are often in between 2 bad choices. This implies that no matter what decision is made, it is most likely to have unfavorable effects. This is due to the fact that war is a complex and unpredictable situation, and it is difficult to prepare for the outcome of any action. The quote also suggests that military leaders need to accept the reality that mistakes are inescapable, and that they need to be prepared to take duty for them. This highlights the value of careful planning and decision-making in war, along with the need for leaders to be going to learn from their mistakes. Ultimately, this quote serves as a pointer that war is an unsafe and unforeseeable company, and that errors are an inevitable part of it.

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