Relief (military)

Relief, as a military term, refers to the breaking of a siege or encirclement by an outside force.[1] Relief may occur in conjunction with a breakout. It is one of four possible conclusions of investment, the others being a breakout, surrender, or reduction. The force that effects relief is known as the "relieving force". Following relief, the town or fortification is said to have been "relieved".

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References

  1. ↑ "relief". thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 24 April 2015.


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