Military strategists generally fell into two categories.
The first kind possessed a lofty perspective and a profound understanding of war. They had their own unique views and angles on warfare, developed their own understanding of both tactics and strategy, even began writing books on war, spread their ideas, and eventually became legendary commanders of their generation.
Typical examples of this kind were Rommel and Napoleon.
The other kind came from unconventional backgrounds. They had never attended any military academy and were not particularly skilled at fighting, yet through repeated wartime experience and broad strategic vision, they put on military performances so brilliant they astonished history itself.
As for who that was, those who knew, knew. There was no need to elaborate here.
Leo belonged to a third type. He had been born at the beginning of the internet boom and ridden that wave into becoming a proud online military keyboard warrior. Whether debating or arguing with others, as truth became clearer through discussion, he gradually formed his own views and perspectives on the entire world and on military matters.
Then, after arriving in this world and personally leading a Revolutionary Army force across half the pirate world, his understanding of war gradually became more thorough.
At the very least, he had finally come to clearly understand that [war can break out regardless of anyone's will or preparation].
Just like the trigger for World War I in his previous world: the Sarajevo Assassination.
It had been an event nobody could have predicted. Likewise, Leo could not stop the Marines from hunting him down, could not stop the Celestial Dragons from taking notice of him, and could not stop the Marines from launching their decisive battle ahead of schedule.
Sabo had only come to this realization an hour ago.
Things would not