Pete, the novel states that it became apparent that the Corleones could match the other families gun for gun, but that they had overmatched themselves. Further, it states that the only way the families could stave off defeat was to murder Sonny. I assume that means all of the other families.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
