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2009-06-18 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Mike 2009-06-18 12:45|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Appropriate that Ney is quoted. Ney is whom many say cost Napoleon that battle. The mishandling of Grouchy is more likely.

Posted by Lagom 2009-06-18 13:20|| 2009-06-18 13:20|| Front Page Top

#2 General Ney tried to do what he was told to do with the resources he was given. He failed.

Since the 'Supreme Leader' couldn't be seen as 'accountable' for the bad decisions, the poor General was thrown 'under the carriage'.

Sound familiar?

Posted by Mullah Richard 2009-06-18 14:01|| 2009-06-18 14:01|| Front Page Top

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