Up Guards and at them again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker orders troops to advance again during combat.
- In plain terms
- Soldiers, attack them again.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain momentum in conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When to continue fighting?
Another view
Ignores potential costs of repeated attacks.
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