List of military strategies

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Contents 1 General strategies 2 Offensive Strategies 3 Defensive Strategies 4 See also

[edit] General strategies

• Thirty-Six Strategies

[edit] Offensive Strategies

• Flanking maneuver - This strategy involves attacking the opponent from the side, or flank.
• Ambush - Ambushing an opponent usually involves surprise.
• Charge (warfare) - Direct attack, usually by running up to the opponent.
• Pincer maneuver - Allowing the enemy to attack the center, sometimes in a charge, then attacking the flanks of the charge.
• Counterattack - An attack when an enemy has attacked, usually when the enemy is weak or complacent.
• Raiding - Attacking with the purpose of removing enemy's supply or provisions.
• Siege - Contiuous attack by bombarment on a fortified position, usually by artillery.
• Human wave attack - Humans used to attack in continuous waves, almost in a desperation move.
• Encirclement - To isolate and surround enemy forces.
• Penetration (warfare) - A direct attack through the enemy lines, then attack the rear once through.

[edit] Defensive Strategies

• Withdrawal (military)
• Fortification

[edit] See also

• Military tactics
• Strategy