Why would an army want to flank its opponent, or attack its opponent from the side, instead of head on?

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Why would an army want to flank its opponent, or attack its opponent from the side, instead of head on?

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Kalahira Kalahira · Answer 1 · 2017-11-12T13:16:53+01:00

Kalahira Kalahira

12-11-2017

An army attacks from the flank because they could be coming from a more advantageous position. Also attacking at the flank hits them where they are not prepared, since they are marching to fight head on.

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