James II is described as capable as both an admiral and a general. His failures lay in politics and strategy. Charles II needed his brother's military ability and tried to teach him political judgment, but James would not listen. Battlefield competence did not translate into sound statecraft.
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James II as a commander but not a politician
James II is separated into two reputations: capable in military and naval command, but badly deficient in political judgment.