Instead, he sent a force of 20,000 men, lead by inexperienced commanders, against the Mongol army.

And Kirk had been facing an inexperienced commander.

In 1812-13, British military experience prevailed over inexperienced American commanders.

He was an inexperienced commander, commanding a heavily damaged ship run by a group of brave but green lieutenants.

Tis no surprise that a young, inexperienced commander should suffer heavy losses in the field while his seniors go unscathed.

Thus, when promoted general (aged thirty-two) on the outbreak of war, he was manifestly Germany's most inexperienced commander.

Although the ruse might work with an inexperienced commander, experienced officers were usually aware of the trick.

His confidence would not have been shared by Schlieffen who deplored the appointment of young, inexperienced commanders.

The situation which immediately confronted the inexperienced temporary commander was particularly daunting.

But an inexperienced commander will want to get his entire force in motion as soon as possible.