Q: In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
He said that giving up Stalingrad would be a difficult loss , but that it would keep the Sixth Army intact .
A:
He acknowledged the heavy moral sacrifice that giving up Stalingrad would mean , but this would be made easier to bear by conserving the combat power of the Sixth Army and regaining the initiative .