How can this quote be true?

Question

I saw a quote saying that a general is only as strong as his weakest soldier. But if he has 10 soldiers in total, 9 of whom are super strong and one who is weak, why is he only as strong as the weakest one? Anyone care to explain?

Answer 1

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Because everyone must look out for the weakest man No matter how fast you can Run you can only goes as fast as the slowest person

the Military works as a team not and Individual

Source(s): Retired Warrant Officer 38 years in the Air Force

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Answer 2

General is a superior rank in army cause.

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Answer 3

"Weak" here probably doesn't refer to physical strength but to both physical and mental capability. If one soldier makes a horrible mistake then yes, it can lead to disaster.

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Answer 4

Because, just like an iron chain can break if there is one weak link, a weak team member can mess things up for everyone else on the team... including the team leader.

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Answer 5

The saying about a general being only as strong as his weakest soldier is nonsense, and is used by slave-drivers to drill enlisted men to death, when it's completely unnecessary.

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Answer 6

I am not sure but I don't care.

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Answer 7

I think the quote exaggerates a bit, but the point is valid. If a group is dependent equally on each member, then the team is not any stronger that the weakest link/person. In many situations, that equal dependence does not exist so the saying would not be valid in those situations.

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Answer 8

It is the same for a chain that is only as strong as its weakest link.

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