There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patton states the core tactical principle is maximizing damage quickly with available resources.
- In plain terms
- Use what you have to hurt the enemy fastest.
- What can you take from it?
- Maximize impact using current resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more, speed or precision?
- How do you measure effectiveness?
Another view
It prioritizes destruction over other values.
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