In war, three quarters turns on personal character and relations the balance of manpower and materials counts only for the remaining quarter. (Napoleon Bonaparte)

In war, three quarters turns on personal character and relations the balance of manpower and materials counts only for the remaining quarter.

Napoleon Bonaparte

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