Quote #4

Well, then it is necessary to make the attempt, since the entire offensive has no more than a 10 per cent chance of success. It must be done, since this offensive is the last remaining chance to conclude the war favourably.

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  3. Every minute that we lose will cost us great losses later that we will not be able to afford.
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