commanding height

Frequency: 5.01.1 per million words

a high position that gives you a military advantage

commandingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

height

Examples (10)

  • The soldiers took the commanding height just before dawn.
  • From their position on the commanding height, the army could survey the entire valley.
  • The ancient castle was strategically built on a commanding height overlooking the river.
  • Securing the commanding height was the primary objective of the mission.
  • The artillery unit was moved to a commanding height to maximize its range.
  • They fought fiercely for control of the commanding height, knowing it was key to victory.
  • In the tech industry, owning the dominant platform is the modern equivalent of a military commanding height.
  • The general's strategy depended on capturing the commanding height before the enemy.
  • Losing the commanding height proved to be a fatal strategic error.
  • Scouts were sent ahead to identify a suitable commanding height for their observation post.