1. Foxholes
Foxholes are hiding places that soldiers use when they're fighting. They dig them in the ground to protect themselves from bullets and bombs.
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, but instead of hiding behind a tree or in a bush, you dig a hole in the dirt and hide there. That's kind of like a foxhole. Soldiers use them to stay safe while they're fighting.
2. Salvo
A salvo is like a big burst of fireworks all going off at once. Instead of fireworks, though, soldiers sometimes shoot many guns or cannons at the same time. It's like a big, loud surprise attack.
3. Sniper trap
A sniper trap is a tactic used to counter a sniper's position. It involves creating a situation that forces the sniper to reveal their location or take a risky action. How does this work? You either place objects that resemble human targets, such as mannequins or dummies, in strategic locations to draw the sniper's attention or create loud noises or distractions to draw the sniper's attention away from their position. The goal of a sniper trap is to force the sniper to either move from their position, which can expose them to counter-fire, or to take a risky shot that can be detected.
4. Recon by fire
The goal of recon by fire is to gather intelligence about the enemy without risking a full-scale engagement. However, it can be a dangerous tactic as it can lead to casualties on both sides. Basically, it's when an unit uses live ammo to gain information or disrupt enemy activities. It involves firing small arms or artillery rounds into a suspected enemy area to provoke a reaction, such as revealing their positions or drawing fire.
5. The famous blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg is like a really fast and powerful attack. It's like a super-fast race where soldiers use tanks and airplanes to move quickly and surprise their enemies. It's a bit like playing hide-and-seek, but instead of hiding, the soldiers are trying to find and defeat their enemies as quickly as possible. Actually, almost every war tactic can be associated with "hide and seek" for some reason.
6. Siege
You may have heard about sieges in your history book(s), but what is that? The people inside a city or castle are trying to hide, while the people outside are trying to find them and get them out.
The people outside, called the besiegers, surround the city/castle and try to block everyone from going in or out. They might build big walls or towers to keep the people inside from escaping. They might also use big machines to break down the walls of the city or castle.
The people inside, called the defenders, try to keep the besiegers out. They might build their own walls or towers to protect themselves. They might also use weapons like bows and arrows to try to scare the besiegers away.
The siege usually ends when one side gives up. Sometimes, the defenders might run out of food or water and have to surrender. Other times, the besiegers might get tired or lose too many soldiers and decide to give up.
7. Creeping barrage
You might have seen this one in movies; Creeping barrage is like a big, moving wall of fire. Imagine a long line of soldiers, each holding a torch. They walk forward slowly, lighting up the ground in front of them. This makes it hard for the enemy to hide or attack.
In a war, soldiers use big guns instead of torches to create a creeping barrage. They shoot lots of bullets and shells in a line, moving forward slowly. This makes it hard for the enemy to move or attack, so the soldiers can move forward safely.
Comprehend that here I haven't presented ALL military tactics since they can't be counted on fingers (there are a lot).
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