attack a flank

Examples (10)

• They decided to attack their enemy's southern flank.
• The general ordered his troops to attack the left flank.
• Our cavalry will attack the enemy's right flank at dawn.
• The commander planned to attack the exposed flank of the formation.
• Napoleon's forces managed to attack the Austrian flank successfully.
• The rebels chose to attack the vulnerable flank of the fortress.
• Military strategists often attack the weakest flank first.
• The surprise maneuver allowed them to attack the undefended flank.
• Wellington decided to attack the French flank during the battle.
• The pincer movement enabled both armies to attack each flank simultaneously.