For instance, a trench is enfiladed if the enemy can fire down the length of the trench. Enfilade: a unit (or position) is "enfiladed" when enemy fire can be directed along the long axis of the unit.Encirclement: surrounding enemy forces on all sides, isolating them.Echelon formation: a military formation in which members are arranged diagonally.DUSTOFF: a now traditional call sign for US Army Air Ambulance helicopter operations engaging in MEDEVAC.Defilade: a unit or position is "defiladed" if it is protected from direct exposure to enemy fire see also Hull-down.Decisive victory: an overwhelming victory for one side, often shifting the course of conflict.Debellatio: to end a war by complete destruction of a hostile state.Coup de main: a swift pre-emptive strike.Coup de grâce: a death blow intended to end the suffering of a wounded soldier also applied to severely damaged ships (called scuttling when applied to friendly ships).
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