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> # You must attack as soon as possible.

[Walter Warlimont](https://quotesby.net/Walter-Warlimont)\#4

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## About this quote

What does it mean?The quote urges an immediate attack.In plain termsAttack as soon as possible.What can you take from it?Delay was not an option.

### Where it applies

- battlefield
- campaign start

### Putting it to work

- initiate assault
- prepare forces quickly

### Questions to consider

- What risks did a rapid attack carry?
- What were the alternatives?

### Another view

No context is given for why speed was essential.

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