[rollei_list] Re: OT: meaning of term

Thanks! Though what you mention I know. Ed provided the dictionary definition, which was somewhat illuminating. I've seen the reference used for actions during the American Civil War, and the Battle of Marathon. 
s.


On Sep 26, 2007, at 7:45 AM, Allen Zak wrote:
That means he takes measure to protect the right flank of his battle unit against attack by an enemy. An army in the field has sides, known as flanks, as well as a front. Those sides are often vulnerable to a flank attack because most of the weapons and deployment for combat takes place at the front. 

Allen Zak


On Sep 25, 2007, at 11:17 PM, slobodan dimitrov wrote:
What does it mean when a military commander "refuses his right flank". 

s.d.
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