From: Toshiya Kawakami <kawakami <at> LEAD <dot> DION <dot> NE <dot> JP>
Date: 8 apr 1999
Subject: Re: Query

Hi,

Toodle Pipski wrote:
>Perhaps I should refer this definition a bit: during WW2, the Japanese
>military doctrine, as it had been for many years, called for a great,
>decisive battle. In this battle, both sides would mass an important part
>(or even all) of their forces. The loser will have the bulk of his
>forces destroyed, leaving the battlefield and theatre to the victor.
>
>It's a very grand, and perhaps even noble, strategy. In wars of
>attrition, it may be the weaker side's best hope for victory.

In this situation, "kessen" is absolutely suitable as Reijer Grimbergen
wrote.

Thank you for additional informations. :-)
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  Toshiya Kawakami
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