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As we consider a heavily armored Russian advance in the east of @Ukraine, @VZaluzhnyi & @DefenceU continue to keep in mind the strategy of Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus — “The Delayer” — who fought a war of attrition against #HannibalBarca in Ancient Rome 1/ @TheStudyofWar
As you are well aware, Fabius knew he couldn’t go head to head with Hannibal on the battlefield. There’s an argument to be made that even with armored reinforcements, playing against Russia on an open field of combat might not be the best strategy. 2/
Putin wants a mobile forces / tank battle on open plains. Use that to your advantage. Tempt him with one to lure his forces further East. Position them to threaten Crimea so he is forced to travel the distance. Set up a deterrent force in Kharkiv. Secure and rescue Mariupol. 3/
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