The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers of men were sent to storm the mountain, then enough might survive the rocks to take the citadel. This is essentially the basis of all military thinking.
Terry PratchettHave a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often students, for heaven's sake.
Terry PratchettIf the government ever imposes a tax on books - and I wouldn't put it past them - I'm in dead trouble.
Terry Pratchett