The enemy is like a snake; if you cut off its head, the body will die.
— Saladin Medieval

Sultan, recaptured Jerusalem

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Context

A strategic metaphor for targeting enemy leaders.

Date / Period

c. 1180s

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/16607/16607-h/16607-h.htm

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