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LAAGER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- open leaguer
1, record 1, English, open%20leaguer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An open leaguer is usually adopted by day, principally to reduce vulnerability to enemy observation and action (aircraft and tanks). Fairly open ground is required, giving good visibility, dispersion, and fields of fire, to provide all around defence. Troops will disperse into available cover. 2, record 1, English, - open%20leaguer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laager étendu
1, record 1, French, laager%20%C3%A9tendu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le laager étendu est normalement formé de jour, principalement pour réduire la vulnérabilité à l'observation et à l'action ennemies(aéronefs et chars). Le terrain doit être assez dégagé, offrir une bonne visibilité, une bonne dispersion et de bons champs de tir afin d’assurer la défense tous azimuts. Les troupes se dispersent en exploitant le couvert disponible. 2, record 1, French, - laager%20%C3%A9tendu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estrategia militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- formación abierta
1, record 1, Spanish, formaci%C3%B3n%20abierta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La unidad operaba muy bien, desplegada en formación abierta. El terreno era excelente para los vehículos y no ofrecía dificultades. 1, record 1, Spanish, - formaci%C3%B3n%20abierta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- close leaguer
1, record 2, English, close%20leaguer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A close leaguer is normally adopted at night to consolidate defensive capabilities of the organization, facilitate rest for the maximum number of personnel and for replenishment and maintenance. 2, record 2, English, - close%20leaguer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- laager serré
1, record 2, French, laager%20serr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On adopte normalement un laager serré de nuit pour consolider les capacités défensives de l'organisation, faciliter le repos d’un maximum de soldats et permettre le ravitaillement ainsi que la maintenance. 1, record 2, French, - laager%20serr%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estrategia militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- laager cerrado
1, record 2, Spanish, laager%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acercarse a UmGungundlovu a través del desfiladero de Italeni con carretas de bueyes obligaría a las carretas a formar una columna abierta, en lugar de un laager cerrado como se empleó con éxito a la defensiva en Veglaerel 12 de agosto de 1838. 1, record 2, Spanish, - laager%20cerrado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laager, lager, leaguer o laer: término de origen Sudafricano, originalmente se refería al entrenamiento utilizado por los viajeros que organizaban en un círculo los vagones colocando ganado y caballos dentro para protegerlos de las incursiones de los animales nocturnos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - laager%20cerrado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En la guerra blindada moderna, un laager es una formación de tanques u otros vehículos blindados utilizados para proporcionar un reabastecimiento rápido. 2, record 2, Spanish, - laager%20cerrado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
- Armour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- leaguer
1, record 3, English, leaguer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- laager 2, record 3, English, laager
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hasty defensive formation of tanks or other armoured vehicles, used for quick resupply or refuelling. 2, record 3, English, - leaguer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
- Arme blindée
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- laager
1, record 3, French, laager
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation défensive adoptée par des forces blindées ou mécanisées à des fins de ravitaillement, de maintenance et de repos. 1, record 3, French, - laager
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laager : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - laager
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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