“Ah! The generals! They are numerous but not good for much!“ Aristophanes
Warrant Officers & the British Armed Forces
“…though the ranks are few, the appointments which may be held by them are many. Indeed, there are, today, over seventy appointments among the Warrant Officers…” (Dawnay, 1949, p.3). The rank of warrant officer has a rather interesting history which is not well known, even amongst those who hold that rank. The military grade of… Read More
Preparation…
“I am more afraid of our own mistakes than of our enemies’ designs.“ Pericles
Royal Navy: Admirals to Warships Ratio
Did you that the Royal Navy has more Admirals than warships (capital ships such as frigates, destroyers and submarines). As at January 2015 the Royal Navy had 38 Admirals: 1 Admiral; 7 Vice Admirals; and 30 Rear Admirals. This is in contrast to the 33 warships: 13 frigates; 6 destroyers; and 14 submarines. FOI 2015… Read More
Adversity vs Fortune…
“Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.“ Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus): a famous lyric poet from ancient Rome.
Victory…
“A good general not only sees the way to victory, he also knows when victory is impossible.“ Polybius: a famous historian from ancient Greece, who was known for his written works on the history of Rome, and his views on government and separation of power.
Arts of a General…
“The proper arts of a general are judgement and prudence.“ Tacitus: a famous historian and senator from the Roman Empire. He was known for his historical works on the reign of Roman emperors.
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