Definitie & Betekenis van "bridgehead"

Bridgehead

een beveiligde positie dicht bij de vijand

a secured area on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, established by military forces to serve as a base for further operations

bruggehoofd

a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy

Voorbeeld

The military successfully established a bridgehead across the river, allowing for a strategic advance into enemy territory.

Troops secured a crucial bridgehead, enabling the deployment of additional forces to support the offensive.

The commander directed artillery fire to cover the establishment of a bridgehead, ensuring a safe passage for advancing troops.

The airborne assault aimed to create a surprise bridgehead behind enemy lines, disrupting their defensive strategy.

Engineers worked tirelessly to construct temporary bridges, facilitating the swift creation of a bridgehead for the advancing army.

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