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 as long as there have been wars, 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 warfare for millenia. Knowing 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.