Sheepdog Tip of the Day, During Combat tip 89
Once it is understood that the true destruction and defeat of an enemy happens in the pursuit, then the actual utility of those weapons that provide a mobility advantage becomes clear. First, a mobility advantage often permits a force to get at the enemy's flank or rear. Combatants seem to have an intuitive understanding of their psychological and physical vulnerability when an opponent attacks from their rear, a tactic that almost always results in a mass panic. Secondly, it is during the pursuit that a mobility advantage is needed if a pursuing force is to kill the enemy. An opponent who has cast aside his weapons and armor can generally outrun an armed pursuer, but a man on foot cannot outrun chariots or cavalry. These mobile forces have their greatest utility stabbing and shooting helpless, terrified men in the back.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Combat
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