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.
~2 min read
Article
4 sectionsContents
- History
- Forward detachments
- See also
- References
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.
Connections
Vladimir Lenin
Entity
World War II
Concept
Middle Ages
Entity
International Standard Book Number
Entity
15th century
Entity
Red Army
Entity
artillery
Entity
infantry
Entity
battalion
Entity
military division
Entity
corps
Entity
Duchy of Burgundy
Entity
naval fleet
Entity
field army
Entity
naval warfare
Entity
military organization
Entity
anti-tank warfare
Entity
rear guard
Entity
light cavalry
Entity
line
Entity