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It should also be borne in mind that if the commander—in-chief is a traitor, then he can give different generals opposing orders to ensure the destruction of the army. Therefore, the generals need to take into account this possibility and prevent uncoordinated actions. | It should also be borne in mind that if the commander—in-chief is a traitor, then he can give different generals opposing orders to ensure the destruction of the army. Therefore, the generals need to take into account this possibility and prevent uncoordinated actions. | ||
If each general acts completely independently of the others (for example, makes a random choice), then the probability of a favorable outcome is very low. | 2. If each general acts completely independently of the others (for example, makes a random choice), then the probability of a favorable outcome is very low. | ||
Therefore, the generals need to exchange information among themselves in order to come to a common decision. | Therefore, the generals need to exchange information among themselves in order to come to a common decision. | ||