Strongpoint
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In military tactics, a strongpoint is a key point in a defensive fighting position which anchors the overall defense line. This may include redoubts, bunkers, pillboxes, trenches or fortresses, alone
A German concrete pillbox or blockhouse after capture by the Coldstream Guards on the outskirts of Houlthulst Forest, Battle of Poelcappelle, 10 October 1917
Infiltration tactics
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In warfare, infiltration tactics involve small independent light infantry forces advancing into enemy rear areas, bypassing enemy frontline strongpoints, possibly isolating them for attack by follow-u
Deep Reconnaissance Platoon on exercise in 2003, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, US 3rd Marine Division
German Stoßtruppen (stormtroopers) rising from trenches to attack, equipped with satchel-bags of grenades
General Oskar von Hutier, whose name is often associated with German infiltration tactics
Initial success of Operation Michael within the German spring offensive, 21 March – 5 April 1918