Flanking Maneuver

A flanking maneuver is the act of attacking an enemies exposed side (or “flank”) during battle. In slang terms, it is “to flank” someone, for short. It is a time-tested tactic that has been used on battlefields for millennia, but metaphorical flanking maneuvers can be performed as well (more on that further down).

Flanking, as we understand it, is a very broad military tactic which has been used in traditional warfare for millenia. Understanding how flanking can be performed on all three Levels of Warfare will give you a better idea of how to make use of the concept on digital battlefields and during Anonymous Operations.