Before the expeditionary army set out, Arthur gave an encouraging speech to the Fourth Division, stating that he would personally award them honors and medals upon their successful return.
This speech ignited the enthusiasm of the Fourth Division, as the soldiers still had high passion for war. After all, there were not many wars in Australasia, and each war would be a great victory, waiting to reap the rewards.
Arthur had great trust in the combat capability of the Fourth Division, and he had great trust in the command ability and adaptability of the division commander Scott Malone.
Scott Malone was a talent cultivated by Australasia itself, a native Australasian.
Brigadier General Scott had successively served in the Australasia Colony Garrison, Australasia's First Division, and the Guard First Division, and studied at the Sydney Royal Military Academy, before being appointed as the Deputy Division Commander of the Second Guard Division.
