Laager
A laager, lager, or leaguer (Afrikaans, from Dutch leger (camp); pronounced or ), 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Armoured warfare: Armoured warfare in modern warfare is understood to be the use of armoured fighting vehicles as a central component of the methods of war.... Formation: Formation can refer to:... Tanks: REDIRECT Tank... | ~ Table of Content ~
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