means deliberately giving up something valuable now to gain a larger strategic advantage later. In military history, it's trading a position, unit, or battle to win the...
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means deliberately giving up something valuable now to gain a larger strategic advantage later. In military history, it's trading a position, unit, or battle to win the...
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Mental ModelAsymmetric Warfare
ín-ToftWeaker forces use unconventional tactics to neutralize stronger opponents
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Mental ModelBlitzkrieg
rapid attack at the point of greatest vulnerability.
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Mental ModelFabian Strategy
decisive battle to exhaust a stronger opponent through patience.
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Mental ModelFog of War
von ClausewitzIncomplete information makes reality impossible to see clearly in
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Mental ModelMission Command
intent and objectives; leave tactical execution to those closest.
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Mental ModelMutually Assured Destruction
sides can inflict unacceptable damage, making conflict irrational.