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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Even if the possibility of success in an attack by main force were demonstrated, with the use of all the means…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Even if the possibility of success in an attack by main force were demonstrated, with the use of all the means authorized by war, other considerations should prescribe the greatest circumspection to our general-in-chief.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

In his autobiography, Garibaldi discusses the strategic considerations and necessary circumspection for military leaders during a campaign.

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