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delaying operation |
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An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Its ability to produce long-range direct fire effects, to rapidly reposition those assets with enhanced tactical mobility, and to maintain effective command and control of dispersed elements through vehicle-based communications assets, produces enough combat power to conduct a successful delaying operation. In February 1943, the enemy adopted a point-of-resistance defense tactics conducting a delaying operation in the Central Front commitment to battle area. |
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