// I should think that is a ...description of ...... any of us at any given point of our careers, rather than a condemnation! //
no it isnt - I wont even say you have been 'lucky' if that has been your fate - but it was certainly money for old rope
here is an example taht illustrates your point
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Crutchley
scroll down to Battle of Savo
Adm Sir VC was having dindins with frenz when the Japanese attacked and sank an ( oz) ship - and VC was NOT courtmartialled for losing a ship. . Some thing to do with have a VC ( a proper one) from the Zeebrugge Raid His excuse was ( as you rehearse above ) you dont have to be present to tell someone to fire at the Japanese
Another commander later said "when I was asked what I did during the war and I answered I commanded the British Pacific Fleet" I was usually told "O I didnt realise we had one". Perhaps you can see why
and in support of my thesis
Winston Churchill fell on his sword after the failure of the Gallipolli campaign. 1916
Lors Carrington fell on HIS sword after losing the Falklands - altho you may argue that he didnt really ( lose them - they were taken which is different)
Trouble is - we dont usually choose our commanders - but do we still get the ones we deserve ?