Statements (15)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:military
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| gptkbp:etymology |
from French 'avant-garde'
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| 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 |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vanguard (advance guard)
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