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ASSAULT CROSSING [2 records]

Record 1 2004-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

That portion of a river line or obstacle containing one or more crossing sites, ferry sites or lanes necessary to secure a bridgehead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Secteur d'une rivière ou d'un obstacle où se trouvent un ou plusieurs lieux de passage, voies ou lignes de traversiers, nécessaires pour établir une tête de pont.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Military Tactics
DEF

A crossing operation conducted when in contact with the enemy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Tactique militaire
DEF

Opération de franchissement effectuée au contact de l'ennemi.

OBS

franchissement d'assaut : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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