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What does it mean?
Criticizing the quality of soldiers or equipment sharply.
In plain terms
The gear or men were terrible.
What can you take from it?
Poor resources undermine efforts.

Where it applies

  • inspection
  • battle report

Putting it to work

  • resource allocation
  • quality control

Questions to consider

  • How do resources affect success?

Another view

Poor tools can still lead to victory.

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