I guess using the Battle of The Bulge as an example wouldn't have proved the point
Damn. With a title like "Intercepting Fist," I thought this was going to be another Morford article!
[He eventually developed his own martial arts style which he called, "The Way of the Intercepting Fist." This principle is that a counterattack is the best form of fighting.]
I think this is exactly right.
When an enemy commits himself to a strike, and you are in knowledgeable anticipation of it, you have the advantage and can use this advantage to take your opponent to the ground where he can no longer be a threat.
Speaking of China and Chinese... Counterattacking is great, but what if you don't know your enemy is attacking you until you are hit? And what if that single hit is fatal?
The trick is to become so powerful as to make no one want to come near you, let alone fight you. We are becoming weak, while China is becoming strong. If the status quo remains, they will start with assymetrical warfare, and finish the job with conventional forces.
Dragon bump!
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