vanguard
Sign in to saveThe vanguard (sometimes abbreviated to van and also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force.
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- Instance of
- military unit
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- field army
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- Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary
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- Avanhard
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The vanguard (sometimes abbreviated to van and also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force.
In naval warfare the van is the advance ship, or fleet, that will make the initial engagement with an enemy fleet.
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