attrition warfare

Attrition warfare is a military strategy focused on wearing down an opponent over time through continuous losses of personnel, equipment, and resources. The goal is to weaken the enemy so that they cannot continue fighting, often resulting in high casualties and resource depletion on both sides. Unlike strategies aiming for swift victory, attrition relies on prolonged engagement, patience, and endurance. It’s like a contest of endurance where the side that can sustain the damages and continue fighting longer has a better chance of prevailing, even if the entire process is costly and destructive.