Hein managed a Dutch force whose subordinate officers could be senior to him in age or rank. His record included losses as well as a great victory achieved with little fighting. He appears to have been a somewhat conservative commander who disliked taking unnecessary risks. That caution is judged reasonable for a senior officer, alongside his ability to pursue the objective that mattered.
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Piet Hein's approach to command and risk
Hein's command style combined management of senior subordinates with a preference for avoiding risks unnecessary to the mission.