operational encirclements

A form of operational encirclement — a situation of (partial) encirclement where the besieged forces are not yet in imminent danger of destruction or capture, but are unable to organize adequate defence for a longer period of time, especially in such a way that there remains a connection to the rear, which the enemy however can cover with precise artillery fire, severely hampering supply.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of operational encirclement
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