Our losses...have reached an intolerable level. The enemy air force played a decisive role in inflicting these high losses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- High losses were unsustainable and caused by enemy air power dominance.
- In plain terms
- Losses were too high and air attacks were the main cause.
- What can you take from it?
- Air power can dictate loss rates in conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure acceptable loss?
- What role does air power play?
Another view
Other factors also contribute to military losses.
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