Its significant because both sides tryed to use it and "wear out" the other side.Answer:A defensive war of attrition is a strategy typically chosen by a side which does not have sufficient military power to adopt an aggressive posture. That is, the side lacks sufficient military might to effectively attack their opponent.Rather, the strategy chosen makes use of the myriad advantages that a defensive position enjoys (choice of terrain, maximal use of that terrain, shorter logistical supply, etc.) in an attempt to reduce their opponent(s) military advantage by forcing the other side into costly battles.The significance is that a defensive war of attrition *must* be fought on one's own territory, so any collateral damage will affect the defensive side much more heavily. This means the toll on civilians and infrastructure falls almost exclusively on the side choosing this strategy. It also requires that the war be a rather long one, as a key component of a war of attrition is that it requires considerable amounts of combat to slowly reduce the other side's military force. However, it does give the side choosing this strategy a reasonable chance against a significantly more powerful opponent, and also significantly improves the chances for a favorable negotiated settlement of the conflict.
I think that was the trench warfare stuff, not sure though.
I believe the United States Marine Corp were formed during the the American Revolutionary War to combat the British, in particular the British Royal Marines.
The British army, under the command of Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis, surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1781.
The B52 has proven to be one of the most effective bombers in history. It had a combat range of 5,000 miles and could hold more than 10,000 pounds of bombs.
Washington gained combat experience as an officer in this war and learned the British system of military training and strategy which helped him later when fighting the British.
When President Nixon took office he changed the way the U.S. Forces approached the war, going from an offensive to a defensive approach. The protest back in the U.S. over combat deaths and civilian casualties caused Nixon to adopt a defensive strategy to hold down the number of KIAs.
A defensive earthwork is a military fortification or barrier constructed using earth, such as mounds, ditches, or walls, to provide protection from enemy attacks. These structures can offer natural defenses by utilizing the terrain and can be reinforced with additional fortifications like palisades or walls. Defensive earthworks have been used throughout history as effective means of defense in combat.
NATO
Sea Basing
Sea Basing
In my opinion, guerrilla tactics are the best to use in any type of battle. It worked for the US during the revolutionary war and is working for terrorists in Iraq right now. The person who has suprise has a huge advantage.
A bayonet.
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FPCON Charlie is used to prepare for imminent threats of a general.
"From the Sea" and later "Forward from the Sea"
Warships traveled with merchant ships for protection