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Dudley Pound was the kinder senior officer to work for

Pound's illness affected him, but his personal manner and work ethic made him preferable to Ernest King's explosive leadership style.

Dudley Pound Ernest J. King Naval Leadership World War II

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Question

Would you rather serve under Ernest King or Dudley Pound in 1941?

Short answer

Dudley Pound, because he was hardworking and treated his staff far more calmly.

Notes

Pound was a gentleman, worked hard, and did not habitually shout at subordinates. His declining health warrants criticism, while his day-to-day command climate remained preferable to King's explosive leadership style.