The longer the battle lasts the more force we'll have to use!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Zhukov warns that prolonged conflict will necessitate escalating the intensity of military force.
- In plain terms
- If the battle goes on longer, we will need to use more force.
- What can you take from it?
- Extending a conflict often requires stronger measures to end it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does time affect war strategy?
- Is force always a solution?
Another view
Sometimes prolonged conflict depletes resources making increased force impossible.
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