April 9th, 2007  
MontyB
Tribunus Laticlavius
 
 
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Originally Posted by RFOWELL
MAYBE IT TAKES GREAT EGOS TO MAKE GREAT GENERAL?
Yes but it could also be said that the squeaky wheel gets the oil. The two generals mentioned are probably best remembered because of their own self promotion and less for out performing others who carried out similar tasks without requiring a headline.

As to why they couldn't keep their mouths shut well some people like the limelight and others just do their jobs and go home.
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