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Why do we still use “view from the trenches” as a metaphor for practical wisdom? That was grim, deeply futile, attrition warfare. How about “view from the tank turret” instead?
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The phrase emphasizes a gap in understanding of a situation between leadership and foot soldiers, and that gap was far larger in WWI trench warfare than tank combat. The horror of trench warfare also doubles the phrase’s meaning to condemning unsuffering leaders. It’s perfect!
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