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“ Most commanders wanted as many good sources of information as possible. MacArthur was focused on limiting and controlling his sources of intelligence. ”

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There was, I found, always more to learn.

~ David Halberstam

Fear was the terrible secret of the battlefiled and could afflict the brave as well as the timid. Worse it was contagious, and could destroy a unit before a battle even began. Because of that, commanders were first and foremost in the fear suppression business.

~ David Halberstam

Officers came and went and were never a part of daily life.

~ David Halberstam

The men were always wary of an officer who took form more seriously than function.

~ David Halberstam