Jellicoe had all the Nelsonic attributes except one - he is totally wanting in the great gift of Insubordination. (John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher)

Jellicoe had all the Nelsonic attributes except one - he is totally wanting in the great gift of Insubordination.

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

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