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Comment
. 2007 Feb;100(2):63-4.
doi: 10.1177/014107680710000205.

Overconfidence in warfare

Malcolm Potts
Comment

Overconfidence in warfare

Malcolm Potts. J R Soc Med. 2007 Feb.
No abstract available

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Comment on

  • Hubris and NEMESIS in heads of government.
    Owen LD. Owen LD. J R Soc Med. 2006 Nov;99(11):548-51; discussion 552-3. doi: 10.1177/014107680609901110. J R Soc Med. 2006. PMID: 17082296 Free PMC article. Review. No abstract available.

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