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Voortrekker laager, the Battle at Blood River


A laager, lager, leaguer or laer (Afrikaans, from Dutch leger (camp); pronounced /ˈlaː.gər/ or /ˈli.gər/), is a defensive formation of wagons or motor vehicles. The vehicles in question are drawn up into a circle or square, while a camp is made in the interior of the circle.

In modern armoured warfare, a laager is a hasty defensive formation of tanks or other armoured vehicles, used for quick resupply or refuelling. During wartime a laager is rather vulnerable to attack, especially from the air, so it is only maintained for a short period, in a relatively safe location.

The word is South African in origin, and originally referred to a formation used by travellers whereby they would draw wagons into a circle and place cattle and horses on the inside to protect them from raiders or nocturnal animals. In 1800s America, the same approach was used by pioneers who would "circle the wagons" in case of Indian attack.

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In military science, defense (or defence) is the art of preventing an attack, or minimizing the damage of an attack, e.g. by preventing an enemy from conquering territory.
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Armoured warfare in modern warfare is understood to be the use of armoured fighting vehicles as a central component of the methods of war.

History

First World War

Modern armoured warfare began with the development of the tank during the First World War.
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tank is a tracked armoured combat vehicle designed to engage enemies head-on, using direct fire from a large-calibre gun and supporting fire from machine guns. Heavy armour as well as a high degree of mobility give it survivability, while the tracks allow it to cross even rough
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An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is a military vehicle, protected by armour and armed with weapons. Most AFVs are equipped for driving in rugged terrain.

Armored fighting vehicles are classified according to their intended role on the battlefield and characteristics.
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tabor (Ukrainian: also tabir) is a convoy or a camp formed by horse-drawn wagons. For example, nomadic Gypsies used to wander and camp in tabor formations.
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Wagenburg was used throughout the Hussite Wars. This version of a corral was invented by the imaginative commander Jan Žižka. The tactic was used by the Hussites to combat the heavily armored knights of the armies brought against them and would be used successfully for
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