The soldiers felt like lions led by donkeys due to poor leadership.
Солдаты чувствовали себя львами, ведомыми ослами из-за плохого руководства.
Definitions
A phrase used to describe a situation where brave or competent people (the 'lions') are being led by incompetent or foolish leaders (the 'donkeys'). It is often associated with criticism of military leadership, especially in reference to British soldiers and their commanders during World War I.
