Iraq expects this year's main offensive by Iran, if there is one, to be on the Basra front.
A beachhead was quickly established, and the main offensive began on January 24.
Two days later, Iran began to carry out their main offensive against Abadan.
A British operation in Flanders was also agreed, to begin several weeks after the main offensives further south.
They are certainly hoping we'll do exactly what you suggest, so their main offensive will have a better chance of success.
Then draw some heat off the main offensive by offering public officials on the front line some lucrative management positions when they resign.
This aided Platt's main offensive which was being launched from the south west.
The Assault was the main offensive in the squad action.
The 11th Brigade then took control of both the central and northern sectors in order to free up troops for the main offensive in the south.
The main Japanese offensive was launched on the central front in Assam.