Pincer Movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Military Tactic
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Double Envelopment
gptkbp:category Military Maneuvers
gptkbp:describedBy Military History
gptkbp:effect Cut off enemy retreat
Disrupt enemy supply lines
gptkbp:goal Encircle the enemy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pincer Movement
gptkbp:involves Attacking both flanks of an enemy
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Battle_of_Cannae
Battle of encirclement at Stalingrad
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Frontal_Assault
gptkbp:requires Coordination between attacking forces
Superior mobility
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Hannibal_Barca
German Army in World War II
gptkbp:usedIn Military Strategy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jowe_Head
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7