Meaning Of The Word Enfilade

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Enfilade Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Enfilade?

enfilade in American English
gunfire, from either flank, directed along the length of a column or line of troops
to direct such gunfire at
noun: a position of works, troops, etc., making them subject to a sweeping fire from along the length of a line of troops, a trench, a battery, etc
transitive verb: to attack with an enfilade

enfilade in British English
to subject (a position or formation) to fire from a flank
noun: a position or formation subject to fire from a flank along the length of its front

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