Power and Tactis over Numbers?

Question

My dad works for the military and he said whilst numbers have their influence power and tactics are more important, however my uncle sa they can be equal, what is your view?

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Thanks.

Answer 1

Tactics by far.

History is full of examples of where a small force takes on overwhelming numbers and win.

Answer 2

Both are important.  Tactics, skill and power are important in the short term - but larger numbers can be used to wear down a smaller but better force.

In a recent exercise, pilots playing the role of an enemy force defeated the F22 by simply sending in one more plane than the F22 had missiles.