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FRANCHISSEMENT RIVIERE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
DEF

An operation required before ground combat power can be projected and sustained across a water obstacle.

OBS

[River crossing] is a centrally planned and controlled offensive operation that requires the allocation of external crossing means and a force dedicated to the security of the bridgehead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
DEF

Opération nécessaire pour qu'une force de combat terrestre puisse être projetée et soutenue au-delà d'une coupure humide.

OBS

[Le franchissement de rivière est] une opération offensive commandée et contrôlée de façon centralisée qui exige l'assignation de moyens de franchissement extérieurs et une force consacrée à la sécurité de la tête de pont.

Spanish

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