Deliberate Defence (Noun)
Meaning
A defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The military commander ordered the construction of a deliberate defence along the border to protect against potential invasion.
- A deliberate defence strategy was employed by the army, utilizing a combination of trenches, barbed wire, and fortified bunkers to repel the enemy.
- The deliberate defence system included a network of underground tunnels and communication systems to facilitate rapid response to enemy attacks.
- The general's plan for a deliberate defence involved creating a series of layered defensive positions to slow down the enemy's advance.
- The deliberate defence of the city was compromised when the enemy discovered a weak point in the fortified zone and launched a surprise attack.