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Rh 5. Manœuvring with an army is advantageous; with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous.
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6. If you set a fully equipped army in march in order to snatch an advantage, the chances are that you will be too late.

On the other hand, to detach a flying column for the purpose involves the sacrifice of its baggage and stores.

7. Thus, if you order your men to roll up their buff-coats,