The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wro…

Colin Powell
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise. ✨ Colin L. Powell, Joseph E. Persico (2010). My American Journey, p.753, Ballantine Books
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise. ✨ Colin L. Powell, Joseph E. Persico (2010). My American Journey, p.753, Ballantine Books

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