enfilade fire (Meaning)

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enfilade fire (n)

gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation

Synonyms & Antonyms of enfilade fire

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enfilade fire Sentence Examples

  1. The soldiers were subjected to a relentless enfilade fire, making it nearly impossible to advance.
  2. The enemy launched a surprise enfilade fire, catching the Allied forces off guard and causing significant casualties.
  3. The expertly placed artillery battery delivered a devastating enfilade fire, effectively neutralizing the enemy's defensive positions.
  4. The infantry unit came under intense enfilade fire as they attempted to cross the open field, forcing them to seek cover.
  5. The defenders were caught in the crosshairs of an enfilade fire, unable to effectively return fire or maneuver.
  6. The narrow streets of the town provided the perfect conditions for an enfilade fire, allowing the attackers to target multiple enemy positions simultaneously.
  7. The battleship's main guns unleashed a thunderous enfilade fire upon the enemy fleet, crippling several vessels and forcing the rest to retreat.
  8. The fort's cannons maintained a steady enfilade fire, preventing the enemy from gaining a foothold on the surrounding hills.
  9. The rapid-fire cannons unleashed an unrelenting enfilade fire, tearing through the enemy ranks and causing widespread devastation.
  10. The strategic placement of the machine gun nests allowed the defenders to deliver a deadly enfilade fire upon the advancing enemy troops.

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gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation

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The soldiers were subjected to a relentless enfilade fire, making it nearly impossible to advance.

The enemy launched a surprise enfilade fire, catching the Allied forces off guard and causing significant casualties.

The expertly placed artillery battery delivered a devastating enfilade fire, effectively neutralizing the enemy's defensive positions.

The infantry unit came under intense enfilade fire as they attempted to cross the open field, forcing them to seek cover.