There are always times where the place of a commander isn't back with his Major State, but onward with his troops.

Which would your men rather be, tired, or dead?

Good soldiers, bad officers; however don't forget that without them we would not have any Civilization.

There are always times where the place of a commander isn't back with his Major State, but onward with his troops.

Messages can't be intercepted if they aren't sent, can they?

In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be taken against my family; that is, against you. They will also leave my staff alone.

The commander must establish personal and comradely contact with his men, but without giving away one inch of authority.