In this deliberately broad imperial analogy, the East India Company keeps returning after setbacks and brings more forces when necessary. Imperial Britain similarly changes its approach after repeated failures. The illustrative response is a much larger fleet arriving with heavy weapons. A local victory can be followed by a stronger expedition instead of ending the campaign.
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The East India Company analogy emphasizes imperial persistence
A local victory may not end an imperial campaign if the defeated power can adapt, reinforce, and return with much greater force.