With luck we will be able to repulse the invaders before they land. At any rate, I can say that we will be able to destroy the major part of an invading force. That is, we will be able to inflict extremely heavy damage on the enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confidence in damaging an invading force exists even if total repulsion is uncertain.
- In plain terms
- We can hurt invaders even if we do not stop them completely.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on inflicting damage to deter aggression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the goal of defense?
- How do you measure success in conflict?
Another view
High damage does not guarantee stopping an invasion.
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