Erwin Smith: 57th Expedition Beyond The Wa... | 20 :

The expedition is ultimately called off as a failure due to the high casualties and the escape of the spy. The episode ends on a tragic note as the cloaked mole, still hidden among the Scouts, ambushes Levi’s squad and kills Gunther Schultz, setting the stage for the devastating battles to follow. 57th Expedition Outside the Walls | Attack on Titan Wiki

This episode highlights the brutal utilitarianism that defines Erwin's leadership. As Armin Arlert famously notes during the mission: 20 : Erwin Smith: 57th Expedition Beyond the Wa...

Erwin's willingness to sacrifice hundreds of soldiers for a chance at capturing the enemy proves that for him, the only way to defeat monsters is to rise above humanity's limitations. Aftermath and the Cost of Failure The expedition is ultimately called off as a