The art of concentrating strength at one point, forcing a breakthrough, rolling up and securing the flanks on either side, and then penetrating like lightning deep into his rear, before the enemy has time to react.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A detailed description of blitzkrieg tactics emphasizing speed, concentration of force, and deep penetration.
- In plain terms
- Focus strength on one point to break through and strike deep before the enemy reacts.
- What can you take from it?
- Concentrate resources to break through quickly and strike deep.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is speed more important than caution?
- How do you concentrate force effectively?
Another view
This approach assumes a linear battlefield which may not apply to modern asymmetric warfare.
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