The major offensive would have to be carried out before then, military officials say.

They haven't enough troops or material to run two major offensives at the same time though.

If a major offensive is under way, this thing could turn up anywhere.

Both agreed to mount a major offensive the next day.

There were indications that a major Japanese offensive was building.

It went on to take part in eight major offensives before the end of the War.

Between 1915 and 1917 there were several major offensives along this front.

They never again launched a major offensive in the Pacific.

Now the army lacked the resources for another major offensive in the East.

But no major offensive was undertaken on the critical southern front.