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(military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot.

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mass of maneuver

Source Word

mass of maneuver

Noun

(military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot.

Japanese Meaning

敵の露呈した隙を狙い、打撃を加えるために、将軍が予備として保持する部隊、即ち待機部隊や予備軍

将軍は尾根の背後に機動予備隊を配し、決定的な瞬間に敵の露出した側面を突く準備をしていた。

Sense（1）

(military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot.