Zoeken
to outflank
01
overvleugelen
get the better of
02
de vijand van achteren of van opzij verrassen
to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage
Voorbeeld
The guerrilla fighters utilized their knowledge of the terrain to outflank the larger enemy force, catching them by surprise.
The nimble cavalry units were deployed to outflank the slower-moving armored divisions and strike at vulnerable points.
The army unit meticulously maneuvered through the dense jungle to outflank the enemy.
The general devised a plan to outflank the enemy, sending a contingent of troops to attack from the rear.
The military strategist instructed the artillery to create a diversion, allowing infantry to outflank the enemy's main position.
