Flanking Attack

In military tactics, a flanking maneuver, also called a attack, is an attack on the sides (flanks) of an opposing force. If a flanking maneuver succeeds, the defending force is attacked from two or more directions, which significantly reduces its ability to defend itself. A flank attack thus gives the attacker a psychological advantage, and also permits it to employ enfilade fire on the defending force.
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An offensive manoeuvre directed at the flank of an enemy. See also frontal attack. 1/7/83

Manoeuvre offensive visant à attaquer l'ennemi de flanc. Voir aussi attaque frontale. 1/7/83