saccage

/sakaʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of French military tactic where enemy troops are forced to retreat without being defeated in battle, typically by attacking their supply lines.

“The enemy army employed a saccage tactic, withdrawing their forces under the cover of night to avoid being surrounded.”

Synonyms

  • guerrilla
  • hit-and-run

Antonyms

  • confrontation
  • full-scale