Which tactic involves attacking the enemy flank(s)?

Which tactic involves attacking the enemy flank(s)?

• A. Surprise
• B. Tempo
• C. Turning Movement
• D. Envelopment

Answer: (D)

Attacking the enemy flank(s) is best described by an envelopment, a maneuver that aims to strike the sides and then close around the opponent to encircle them. By attacking from multiple directions along the flanks, you disrupt their cohesion, threaten their rear, and create a pincer effect that can force withdrawal or capitulation. While a turning movement also targets the flank or rear, the envelopment centers on surrounding the enemy, making it the clearest way to describe flank-focused attack. Surprise and tempo deal with timing and speed, not specifically where the attack lands.

Attacking the enemy flank(s) is best described by an envelopment, a maneuver that aims to strike the sides and then close around the opponent to encircle them. By attacking from multiple directions along the flanks, you disrupt their cohesion, threaten their rear, and create a pincer effect that can force withdrawal or capitulation. While a turning movement also targets the flank or rear, the envelopment centers on surrounding the enemy, making it the clearest way to describe flank-focused attack. Surprise and tempo deal with timing and speed, not specifically where the attack lands.