RULE
- 1. That army which is in motion while the opposing army must remain stationary has the absolute advantage in Time.
- 2. That army which although at rest can dictate the movement of an opposing army in motion has the conditioned advantage in Time, i.e., the Initiative.
“One may lose more by letting slip a decisive opportunity than afterwards can be gained by ten battles.”—Gustavus Adolphus.
“It is the exact moment that must be seized; one minute too soon or too late and the movement is utterly futile.”—Napoleon.