Comments by "Helium Road" (@RCAvhstape) on "The Development of US Navy Tactics (1939-1945) - ...to Global Domination" video.

  1. The way that Arleigh Burke trained and led his destroyer skippers so that they would perform well in his absence is reminiscent of the way good admirals led their frigate captains in the age of sail.
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  2. McArthur and Patton were both solid combat generals while also being prima donnas at the same time, which meant that more pragmatic and down to earth guys like Ike and Nimitz hated dealing with them but couldn't get rid of them because they were too good at their jobs, despite being insufferable. Monty was the same way, with the added complication of being the hero of America's ally and therefore even harder to get away from for diplomatic reasons.
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  3. It's more like an unrep with the oiler just pumping the rum across in the hoses.
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