The assault is attempted with defeat expected because an early success would save time, while a slower campaign remains acceptable. The loss of the general leaves the army unable to rally troops when defeat again appears possible. The eventual victory costs many troops, consistent with the expectation that the current commanders cannot inspire them as well as the previous general. An American recapture is anticipated after the assault, and the following movements account for that response. These calculations and events belong to the game campaign.
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Accepting a costly assault to save campaign time
An attack attempted with defeat expected becomes a costly victory, complicated by the loss of the general and an anticipated counterattack.