Shock tactics
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Shock tactics, shock tactic or shock attack is the name of an offensive maneuver which attempts to place the enemy under psychological pressure by a rapid and fully-committed advance with the aim of causing their combatants to retreat. The acceptance of a higher degree of risk to attain a decisive result is intrinsic to shock actions.
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Shock units
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Cavalry
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Infantry
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See also
- Cavalry tactics
- Charge (warfare)
- Close combat
- Close quarters battle
- List of military tactics
- Melee
- Military doctrine
- Military history
- Shock units
- Special forces
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