flanking formation
1Flanking maneuver — In military tactics, a flanking maneuver, also called a attack, is an attack on the sides of an opposing force. If a flanking maneuver succeeds, the opposing force would be surrounded from two or more directions, which significantly reduces the… …
2Mountain formation — Thrust and reverse fault movement are an important component of mountain formation. Mountain formation refers to the geological processes that underlie the formation of mountains. These processes are associated with large scale movements of the… …
3spread formation — noun Etymology: spread (III) : a double or triple wing offensive formation in football in which the ends are spread three to five yards outside the tackles, the tailback plays seven to eight yards behind the line, and the other three backs are in …
4Military strategy — This article is about real and historical warfare. For the computer game genre, see Real time tactics. Warfare Military history Eras Prehistoric …
5Napoleonic weaponry and warfare — Napoleon I of France is recognised as one of the greatest commanders in military history. His main strategy was focusing on one part of the enemy, quickly defeating them, and continuing onward. His success was made possible not only by his… …
6military technology — Introduction range of weapons, equipment, structures, and vehicles used specifically for the purpose of fighting. It includes the knowledge required to construct such technology, to employ it in combat, and to repair and replenish it.… …
7Pilbara craton — The Pilbara craton (the Pilbara province in northwest Western Australia), along with the Kaapvaal craton (the Kaapvaal province of South Africa) are the only remaining areas of pristine Archaean 3.6 2.7 Ga crust on Earth. Similarities of their… …
8Battle of Cannae — For the 11th century battle in the Byzantine conquest of the Mezzogiorno, see Battle of Cannae (1018). Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Cannae partof=the Second Punic War caption=Hannibal s route of invasion. date=August 2 216 BC… …
9Battle of Gazala — Part of Western Desert Campaign The Western Desert around the time of the Gazala battles …
10African military systems (1800-1900) — refers to the evolution of military systems on the African continent after 1800, with emphasis on the role of indigenous states and peoples within the African continent. Only major military systems or innovations and their development after 1800… …
