Welcome to Anagrammer Crossword Genius! Keep reading below to see if envelopment is an answer to any crossword puzzle or word game (Scrabble, Words With Friends etc). Scroll down to see all the info we have compiled on envelopment.
envelopment
Searching in Crosswords ...
The answer ENVELOPMENT has 2 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
Searching in Word Games ...
The word ENVELOPMENT is VALID in some board games. Check ENVELOPMENT in word games in Scrabble, Words With Friends, see scores, anagrams etc.
Searching in Dictionaries ...
Definitions of envelopment in various dictionaries:
noun - the act of enclosing something inside something else
ENVELOPMENT - Envelopment is the military tactic of seizing objectives in the enemy's rear with the goal of destroying specific enemy forces and denying them the a...
Word Research / Anagrams and more ...
Keep reading for additional results and analysis below.
| Possible Crossword Clues |
|---|
| Item of stationery involving minute books - it was an investment |
| Surrounding manoeuvre to cut off players in sporting event? |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
|---|
| Apr 9 2010 The Telegraph - Toughie |
| Dec 27 2005 The Times - Cryptic |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
|---|
| bEnvelopmentb is the military tactic of seizing objectives in the enemy's rear with the goal of destroying specific enemy forces and denying them the ability to withdraw. |
| the act of enclosing something inside something else |
| The act of enveloping |
| An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear see also pincer movement |
| An action to seize the opponent's blade in one line and lead it (without losing contact) through a full circle to end in the same line |
| Envelopment description |
|---|
| Envelopment is the military tactic of seizing objectives in the enemy's rear with the goal of destroying specific enemy forces and denying them the ability to withdraw. Rather than attacking an enemy head-on as in a frontal assault an envelopment seeks to exploit the enemy's flanks, attacking them from multiple directions and avoiding where their defenses are strongest. A successful envelopment lessens the number of casualties suffered by the attacker while inducing a psychological shock on the defender and improving the chances to destroy them. An envelopment will consist of one or more enveloping forces, which attacks the enemy's flank(s), and a fixing force, which attacks the enemy's front and "fixes" them in place so that they cannot withdraw or shift their focus on the enveloping forces. While a successful tactic, there are risks involved with performing an envelopment. The enveloping force can become overextended and cut off from friendly forces by an enemy counterattack, or |