A battle lost or won is determined by the troops that are on... - Voltaire

This quote is attributed to Voltaire.

"A battle lost or won is determined by the troops that are on the field at the time, not by the generals in the rear."

Voltaire Leadership

Writer Philosopher French 1694–1778

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