Subject: Officers..The Bridge at Remagen
From: "Ed Majden"
Date: 2/26/04 12:53 PM Pacific Standard Time
Message-id: W0t%b.621339$X%5.404706@pd7tw2no


----- Original Message -----
From: "ArtKramr"

We can always give isolated examples that prove the exception. But in an
army
when the exception is the rule, we end up with a mob where everyone is in
business for themselves. Not a good way to go to war.

Unfortunately there are many examples! If an officer has the confidence
of his men and he has respect for the troops he commands in most cases his
orders will be followed without question. Just because a guy has bars on
his shoulders does not necessarily mean he is a good leader or for that
matter a knowledgeable one. In the British forces rank often came from
class distinction not whether you deserved the position. Remember Dieppe or
Hong Kong!

With respect:
Ed



What you say is true. But an undiciplined army will always come out the loser.
And it is not reasonable to take the position that most officers don't know
their job. Or most sargeants for that matter. Is it?


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
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