Vanguard (advance guard)

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military
gptkbp:etymology from French 'avant-garde'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vanguard (advance guard)
gptkbp:opposedBy rearguard
gptkbp:refersTo leading part of an advancing military formation
gptkbp:role to engage the enemy first
to provide reconnaissance
to secure ground for the main force
gptkbp:symbolizes forefront of a movement or field
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:military_unit
navies
armies
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:military
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HMS_Vanguard_(23)_(1944)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6