Encirclements

/ɛnˈsɜr.kəl.mənts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of encirclement; multiple instances of surrounding or the tactics of surrounding enemy forces.

Etymology

The plural of 'encirclement', formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

During World War II, the German Wehrmacht executed numerous bold encirclements in Eastern Europe, but it was actually the Soviet Red Army that perfected the tactic—their pincer movements and encirclements during the Battle of Stalingrad trapped and destroyed entire German armies.

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