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The phrases "decisive battle" and "decisive victory" have evolved over time, as the methods and scope of wars themselves changed. More modernly, as armies, wars and theaters of operation expanded — so that the gestalt (i.e., a result which is greater than the sum total – see synergy) of the overall venture was more definitive — the phrase "lost its meaning."
Capability – Full use of the various means and capabilities of battle to achieve victory. Cooperation – Coordinated application of and close cooperation between major units of the armed forces. Concentration – Decisive concentration of the essential force at the needed moment and in the most important direction to achieve the main mission.
Usually it comes together with a tactical victory on the field that allowed to further progress the objectives of the campaign, but it is also possible for a tactical defeat to be considered a strategic victory because it managed to achieve other goals (e.g. by imposing so many casualties on the opposing side to cripple their advance, resulting ...
Endsieg ([ˈɛntziːk] ⓘ), a German term translating to "final victory," emerged prominently during World War II as a central concept within Nazi ideology. Coined by Nazi leaders, notably Adolf Hitler, it embodied the notion of an ultimate, decisive triumph for the Nazi regime. Propaganda and rhetoric utilized this term extensively to sustain ...
A fundamental key to conventional Warfare is the concentration of force at a particular point (the [der] Schwerpunkt). Concentration of force increases the chance of victory in a particular engagement. Correctly chosen and exploited, victory in a given engagement or a chain of small engagements is often sufficient to win the battle.
Former President Carter’s postpresidential life lasted decades, putting his career in the White House in a deep rearview mirror in many ways. Carter died Sunday, according to the Carter Center.
Just before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Forde provide a final preview of the 12-team bracket. They discuss the potential for five to six different ...
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