There is but one means to extenuate the effects of enemy fire: it is to develop a more violent fire oneself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overwhelming the enemy with superior fire mitigates their damage.
- In plain terms
- Outgun your enemy to stay safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Determine superior force to reduce risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is more force the best defense?
- How do you respond to threats?
Another view
Escalation can lead to mutual destruction rather than safety.
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