Quote by Dwight D Eisenhower

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenant leading a platoon when you are on the battlefield.

The most terrible job in warfare is to be a second lieutenan

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This quote suggests that one of the most difficult positions in warfare is being a second lieutenant responsible for leading a platoon on the battlefield. It implies that the role of a second lieutenant is associated with tremendous challenges, hardships, and potential danger in the midst of warfare. The quote highlights the high levels of responsibility, stress, and risk faced by second lieutenants in leading and making critical decisions for their platoon in the chaotic and perilous setting of a battlefield.

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