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Flank movement

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a change of march by an army, or portion of one, in order to turn one or both wings of the enemy, or to take up a new position.

See also: Flank



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Without stopping to examine this edifice, I executed a flank movement to the right and crossed the bridge over the Findelenbach, after first testing its strength.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
A flank movement produced an unconditional surrender, however, for Laurie knew where to have him.
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