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"Further, a defensive policy involves the loss of the initiative, with all the consequent disadvantages to the defender."

Douglas Haig, British Soldier

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"Further, a defensive policy involves the loss of the initiative, with all the consequent disadvantages to the defender."

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"Further, a defensive policy involves the loss of the initiative, with all the consequent disadvantages to the defender."

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