[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

Under the same situation, I simply think of it as part of the bigger picture to the division level as well, but locally if I've taken a beating as well and find myself in a draw, I process it as after the battle would I really be able to hold the objectives gained against a counter attack in force? Usually the answer would be no and at times I would be lucky to hold my original line as well, unless my reinforcements come up of course. Personnel and equipment are always more valuable then the objective unless forced to battle, my history lesson is more recent, think Sherman's "March to the Sea" in which the campaign was one of maneuver until Hood was forced to give battle at Atlanta.

Regards,
Pat