He returned home in 1880 with the character of being perhaps the most able commander on the active list of the navy.

But she had left loyal and able commanders behind, commanders who would do anything to win her favor.

He was captured and his army disbanded due to the absence of their able commander.

Given a minor command, Lafayette proved to be an able and loyal commander.

Tissokt sekArrompak was an able commander; he would deal with it.

The young officer gained a reputation as an able commander and he was promoted rapidly.

Goldberg's reputation became that of a courageous, able commander and he rose to captain.

Britain's post-war army had been deprived of a popular and able commander.

Once his initial astonishment had passed, he proved a shrewd and able commander.

We were unfortunately both able and competent military commanders.