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Robert Blake as a modern logistics admiral

Blake's logistics-first approach is expected to serve him well in a world war if he adapts to contemporary technology.

Question

How would Admiral Robert Blake have performed as a senior commander in the world wars?

Short answer

His logistics-first approach would translate well, provided he adapted to modern technology.

Notes

Robert Blake's emphasis on logistics would remain useful in either world war. Sustaining a fleet is a durable command problem even when ships, weapons, and communications change. He would still need to learn contemporary technology and doctrine before that organizational ability could translate into modern command.