That meant that it was possible for opposing armies to march around each other as long as they wished, with supply conditions often deciding where and when the battle would finally be fought.
See tähendas, et vastasolevad armeed võisid ümber üksteise marssida nii kaua kui nad tahtsid, mistõttu lahinguaja ja –koha otsustas tihtipeale toiduvaru olemasolu.