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Tactics of War

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There are a many tactics that are used on the battlefield. Some planned within the overall strategy. Others will be decided on the spur of the moment as opportunity presents itself or events force some particular action.

• Ambush: Catch them unawares.
• Beheading: Take out their leaders.
• Decoy: Confuse them about what's where.
• Encirclement: Surround them, then tighten the noose.
• Feint: Moving to deceive.
• Flanking: Go around to attack their sides.
• Harassment: Keep them on their toes.
• Hold by the nose and kick up the backside: Engage at the front whilst out-flanking.
• Isolation: Cut them off.
• Lure: Tempt them away.
• Pincer Movement: Two groups to encircle or attack.
• Retreat: Living to fight another day.
• Starvation: Cut off their supplies.
• Surprise attack: When they are least expecting it.
• The Wedge: Cut into their force.

See also

Strategies of war

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