Flank

A flank is the side of either a horse or a military unit.

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The parts of a military unit are regularly called the "left flank", "right flank" and "center". The use of these terms came from a time when armies would clash in an open field, but is still used today. Throughout military history, a common tactic has been to try to catch the enemy forces in the flank, see below.

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Horse: :This article discusses ungulate mammals. For other meanings of horse, see Horse (disambiguation)....

Military unit: A military unit is an organisation within an armed force. It may consist of any number of soldiers, ships, vehicles, or aircraft. Armies, navies, and air forces, are organised hierarchically into groups of various sizes for functional, tactical and administrative purposes....

Flank related Images and Photos (experimental)

City of London Imperial Volunteers Supporting General Hamilton's Left Flank in Action at Doornkop