What is envelopment?
Q: What is envelopment?
A: Envelopment is a military tactic of attacking the enemy's flank or rear while keeping their attention focused on the front with diversionary attacks.
Q: How does envelopment work?
A: The envelopment makes the enemy fight in a direction they are least prepared for, and requires an attackable flank. It differs from a flanking maneuver which uses the enemy's forward movement to create an attackable flank.
Q: What are some advantages of using envelopment?
A: Advantages include being able to capture or defeat all or part of an opposing army, and it offers less risk than other offensive maneuvers.
Q: Are there any disadvantages to using this tactic?
A: Disadvantages include the possibility of an enemy counterattack on the weakened center or on the other flank.
Q: Does envelopment depend on defensive position, obstacles, and terrain?
A: Yes, envelopment depends on defensive position, obstacles, and terrain.
Q: Is there any difference between a flanking maneuver and an envelopment maneuver?
A: Yes, unlike a flanking maneuver which uses the enemy's forward movement to create an attackable flank, envelopment depends on the enemy's defensive position, any obstacles and the terrain.
