Answer:
I would go the longest trail.
Explanation:
I would go the longest because i am fat and need to exercise.
Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore
In this order.. audience, counterclaim, purpose, claim, evidence
So, if your army consists of untrained and unskilled volunteers - the only chance you have is winning in numbers. However, sometimes even that isn't enough. If you don't have strong, well built, and skilled warriors to defend your nation - an attack could leave you vulnerable to a collapse.