Military Position (Noun)
Meaning
A point occupied by troops for tactical reasons.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The company took cover behind a line of rocks to establish a secure military position before nightfall.
- Their commander realized too late that the chosen military position had several blind spots vulnerable to enemy attack.
- Choosing the right military position can be crucial to the outcome of any battle.
- From the military position on the hilltop, the soldier could see the enemy forces gathering below.
- The team fortified their military position with sandbags and barbed wire to defend against the impending counterattack.