Syloc - I think you are making a point about a tactical retreat from battle. You are 100% correct here but that is not my point in saying be prepared to fight to the death.

We don't necessarily want to fight to the death but I am invoking the spirit of the fight. If you go in without the full commitment to winning the fight or losing everything you are wearing it lessen your chance of winning the fight. The leaders talk about this all the time and its a reality.

Thank you for pointing out the value of a tactical retreat and the focus of my post.