It is one of warfare’s oldest questions: What is mass, and what advantages accrue from sheer numbers? The concept has variously been defined as being about “the superiority of numbers,” or “concentrating the effects of combat power.” While commanders often desire numerical superiority over their adversaries, they are not always able to achieve it.
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