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you would take it until their massive numbers overwhelmed your forces, such that you lost control of the battlefield and the engagement
i do not see a position superior to being in control of the battlefield
Unless their massive numbers were inserted into the battlespace piecemeal. When Sherman sent his men in, piecemeal, at 1st Manassas, his brigade was slaughtered, although he had overwhelming forces. Ultimately, the Federal Army lost the battle, because they weren't experienced enough to know better than to send their units in one-at-a-time. It was a valuable lesson learned.