'Our strategy in going after this army is very simple. First we are going to cut it off, and then we are going to kill it.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The plan is to isolate the enemy army first, then destroy it.
- In plain terms
- First cut off the army, then kill it.
- What can you take from it?
- Strategic isolation precedes decisive action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the risks of focusing on isolation before action?
Another view
The approach assumes isolation is always feasible and ethical.
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