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 766. Valour, honour, a clear head, and a thorough acquaintance with the history of the great wars of the past, these four are the armours of protection for an army.

767. That which deserveth the name of army always goeth for the enemy : for it is confident of overcoming him when he offereth battle.

768. Superiority of armament is a compensation when the army is lacking in dash or steadiness.

769. The army will always win provided that it is not inferior in numbers, hath no implacable jealousies, and is not left to starve without pay.

770. Even if there is no lack of troops of the line, there is no army when there are no chiefs to lead.

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