“As so often in history, a direct doubling of strength meant not a doubling but a halving of the effect—through simplifying the enemy's 'lines of expectation.'”
More from B.H. Liddell Hart
“In seeking to upset the enemy's balance, a commander must not lose his own balance. He…”
“To move along the line of natural expectation consolidates the opponent equilibrium, and,…”
“To move along the line of natural expectation consolidates the opponent equilibrium, and,…”
“But time and surprise are the two most vital elements in war.”