If I had to take hell, I would use the Australians to take it and the New Zealanders to hold it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A remark praising the toughness of Australian and New Zealand soldiers while highlighting their distinct roles in combat.
- In plain terms
- Acknowledge specific troop strengths.
- What can you take from it?
- Use allies for their strengths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you recognize others' strengths?
- What roles fit your team?
Another view
It reduces complex national contributions to stereotypes.
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