These attacks were halted 20 minutes later after gaining ground which would form a favourable base from which to launch further offensives.

Another plan for further offensives was suggested.

Some senior commanders were reportedly keen to press home their advantage with a further offensive in the north, using recently arrived Chinese weaponry.

The attack now projected, with the aid of the promised reinforcements, was to be only a prelude to a further offensive on a great scale.

Rewarding them only invites further offensives against civilian centers.

"I don't think we'll see further offensives soon," the Western specialist said.

Both sides remained poised for further offensives, but an armistice halted the fighting.

For the time being all further offensives were suspended.

Pećanac avoided a further offensive by the occupation forces in July by disappearing into the mountains once again.

The diminished Shu forces would launch no further offensives until the fourth expedition in 231.