The combination of modern ordnance and outdated tactics had, as ever, created enormous casualties on both sides.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Using advanced weapons with old strategies leads to massive loss of life for everyone involved.
- In plain terms
- High-tech weapons and old tactics cause many deaths.
- What can you take from it?
- Old ways of fighting do not work well with new weapons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does technology change warfare?
- Why do tactics lag behind weapons?
Another view
The quote does not specify which wars or sides are mentioned.
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