Lord Fisher: Jellicoe has all the Nelsonic attributes except one—he is totally wanting in the great gift of insubordination.

Jellicoe has all the Nelsonic attributes except one—he is totally wanting in the — Lord Fisher

Jellicoe has all the Nelsonic attributes except one—he is totally wanting in the great gift of insubordination.

Lord Fisher

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