military maneuver
Troops repositioning purposefully
A military maneuver is a tactical movement of armed forces—repositioning troops, vehicles, or ships to gain strategic advantage.
The term extends to training exercises: The army conducted maneuvers in the desert.
Figuratively, any calculated strategic action becomes a maneuver: a political maneuver to outflank the opposition.
The verb means to execute such movements or to manipulate skillfully: She maneuvered her way into the position.
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- pincerGrasping claw organ
- pincer movementTwo-pronged tactical encirclement
- assaultViolent offensive act
ground assault · shock and awe · offensive · advance · forward march · troop movement · siege · sortie · feint · encirclement · blitzkrieg · skirmish · deployment · counterattack · bombardment · air strike · infiltration · cavalry
military maneuverrout
Overwhelming one-sided victory
surrender · capitulation · retreat · withdrawal · full retreat
military maneuverdiplomatic mission
State envoy group abroad
peace talks · humanitarian aid · civilian life · demilitarization · disarmament
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