They were discussing strategy when Rincewind arrived. The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers… — Terry Pratchett
They were discussing strategy when Rincewind arrived. The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers of men were sent to storm the mountain, then enough might survive the rocks to take the citadel. This is essentially the basis of all military thinking. (p. 102)
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