The 'lions led by donkeys' interpretation and the claim that wartime commanders were uniformly excellent both receive criticism. Each compresses varied leadership into a single verdict. Judgments about commanders, like judgments about a nation's capabilities, need room for mixed performance.
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Two misleading extremes in First World War leadership history
First World War leadership offers a brief example of why sweeping judgments can obscure mixed performance.