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direction of attack |
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A specific direction or route that the main attack or center of mass of the unit will follow. The unit is restricted, required to attack as indicated, and is not normally allowed to bypass the enemy. The direction of attack is used primarily in counterattacks or to ensure that supporting attacks make maximal contribution to the main attack. 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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| The answer was affirmative: the cavalry had only to cross a rather flat field with the only road which lay practically perpendicularly to the direction of attack not far from the enemy frontline. Indeed, in assigning a combat objective for the offensive, it is necessary to indicate the deadline for its preparation since the offensive force has the initiative not only in choosing the direction of attack but also the time for the transition to the offensive. |
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