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[Star Wars] How good IS Thrawn?

As a complete commander, including tactics, strategy, leadership, resource management, everything, just how good *is* Grand Admiral Thrawn?
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Thrawn is extremely competent, without being superhuman (ironic, since he's an alien).  His two biggest strengths are that he is careful at gathering subordinates who are competent (and listening to their advice) and is careful to gather vast quantities of information without giving up much.

These two factors combine to make him a frightening foe.  With information on his enemies, he is adapt at exploiting blind spots and weaknesses in their strategy, political schisms, poor commanders, or just basic military weaknesses.  He is also adept at manipulating his enemies.

With trusted subordinates, he has a lot more freedom to split his forces, allowing bluffs, pincher attacks, hit and runs, harassment, and general superior tactics - very similar to the ones that worked so well for the rebels. 

Resource management, generally decent.  He doesn't needlessly waste materials, and his logistics are solid, but he's not some master manufacturer.