whole series of tactical missions . . . [and] dictates
the basic line of conduct of an operation,
depending on the material available, the time
which may be allotted for the handling of different
tactical missions, the forces which may
be deployed . . . and finally the nature of the
operation itself.14
In this, there is a clear hierarchy of responsibilities:
strategy frames the campaign; that
is, it defines the theater, sets objectives, and
allocates resources while the campaign commander,
working within this framework,
decides on the successive operations necessary
to achieve his campaign objectives.15