We fought against an enemy six times as large as us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He notes that his forces faced an enemy six times larger.
- In plain terms
- He fought a much larger enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Underdogs can confront overwhelming odds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factors help smaller forces succeed?
- How does morale affect such battles?
Another view
No context is given about the outcome.
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