But the commander of the Druufs must have realized he had found an unexpected ally.

The first commander will realize instantly who it is, report our position and attack.

Any competent commander would almost certainly realize that a single ship stood no chance of survival when faced with such a situation.

It got to him, too, the commander realized.

The French commanders realized as much, Joan less so.

And not just the totally rational personal fear any sane person would feel as that juggernaut roared down upon her, either, the commander realized.

Finally the naval commander realized that the Shah was not going to approve his plan.

And if their commanders ever realize how much our defenses rely on the big guns, they'll pay the price.

Even their commanders must realize this, however incompetent they may be.

The two commanders realized that all of their plans now depended on time and patience.