Laager
A laager, lager, or leaguer (Afrikaans, from Dutch leger (camp); pronounced {{IPA |/ˈlaː.gər/}} or {{IPA |/ˈli.gər/}}), is a defensive formation of waggons or motor vehicles. The vehicles in question are drawn up into a circle or square, while a camp is made in the interior of the circle.
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In modern armoured warfare, a laager is a hasty defensive formation of tanks or other armoured vehicles, used for quick resupply or refuelling. During wartime a laager is rather vulnerable to attack, especially from the air, so it is only maintained for a short period, in a relatively safe location.
Related Topics:
Armoured warfare - Formation - Tanks - Armoured vehicle - Attack
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The word is South African in origin, and originally referred to a formation used by travellers whereby they would draw waggons into a circle and place cattle and horses on the inside to protect them from wild animals at night.
Related Topics:
South African - Cattle - Horses
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