Apart from true war fanatics and lunatics, no one wages war for the sake of war. War is merely a means, and what objectives one intends to achieve through war is the real focus. Formulating strategies and tactics, as well as analyzing the opponent's behavior, are all based on this foundation. Any operation that detaches from this foundation and relies on subjective judgment or even imagination never ends well.
Marseille understood this very well, just as he knew exactly what he was doing.
Returning alive from the battlefield is the foremost wish of every soldier, followed by aspirations like gaining fame and promotions. Many failed to realize this wish, with most buried in foreign lands. To escape the battlefield, some even risked self-harm or defecting, which could lead to a military tribunal. The honor of being a combat hero and the proof from military doctors for rear transfer are privileges many soldiers can only dream of, yet Marseille voluntarily gave up this benefit.
