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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

By bringing quickly the men and resources needed at the border with little to no time for the defenders to prepare?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Okay. But wouldn't a road to the border be something thats guarded? Seems like if you want to sneak attack your enemy you would choose a less obvious route, like through the woods or placing a military bridge across a river, rather than down a road to the border.

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