Fog and Friction

From the short story by C.D.B. Bryan.

From these things the army was taught the nature of the place and how the slope of the hill and the necessity to the time demanded more than one plan and order for the art of war. Different legions, some in one part, others in another, fought the enemy. And the view was obstructed by very thick hedges. Sure support could not be placed, nor could it be seen what work would be necessary in which part, nor could all the commands be administered by one man. Therefore, against so much unfairness of things, various consequences ensued.