Attack Quote by Oswald Boelcke
“In any form of attack it is essential to assail your opponent from behind.”
About This Quote
Source Military Doctrine: Early Air Combat Tactics, 1916
Effective attacks require striking the enemy from an unexpected direction, exploiting surprise to gain advantage.
In simple terms: Attack from behind to gain advantage.
Key Takeaway
Use surprise attacks for advantage.
Themes
strategy
surprise
tactics
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
tactical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- business competition
- sports
- cybersecurity
- personal negotiations
Key Concepts
military theory
combat psychology
flanking
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a surprise attack appropriate?
- How can you prepare for unexpected moves?
A Different Perspective
Surprise may fail if the opponent anticipates it.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
