I am looking for the most appropriate English equivalent of Breitformation. Since "breit" has the meaning of broad or spread out, it appears that this is referring to a formation that is wide & spread out, but I am struggling to find a good equivalent. Here is the context (referring to an Aufklärung Kompanie):
Da kommt das Handzeichen: in Breitformation fahren!
I could not find it in any of the military dictionaries that I have.
Thanks in advance
Breitformation
Re: Breitformation
I would simply translate it with "linear formation".
"There cames the hand sign: Drive in linear formation!"
Guess they stumbled upon enemy forces as this is what this doctrine suggests in such case.
https://www.feldgrau.com/WW2-German-Pan ... ning-Guide
"There cames the hand sign: Drive in linear formation!"
Guess they stumbled upon enemy forces as this is what this doctrine suggests in such case.
https://www.feldgrau.com/WW2-German-Pan ... ning-Guide
Re: Breitformation
thanks again.