For my 6 pennyworth - i have always believed in the Dictum of an American Civil War general - I forget which 1 - who said to "get there firstest with the mostest" - the standard of english is about right for an ACW general!!

I translate this identifying the key strategic point on the battle field and getting as much of my army there as soon as possible. This means moving quickly and not hesitating. It is better to get to a key point in some disarray, then reform, then to advance cautiously in good order, only to be too late.

Good generals tend to be aggressive and direct.