Ambush facts for kids
An ambush is a surprise attack. It's a military trick where soldiers hide and then suddenly attack an enemy who isn't expecting it. The enemy might be moving, like marching in a line, or they might have stopped. The main idea of an ambush is to use surprise to confuse the enemy. This confusion helps the attackers succeed.
Unlike other surprise attacks, an ambush usually isn't about taking over new land. Instead, it can be used to bother the enemy, or to capture or destroy important things like people, equipment, or supplies.
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Ambushes in History
One of the earliest known ambushes happened in the year 9 AD (which means about 2,000 years ago). This was during the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. A Germanic leader named Arminius led his people in an ambush against three Roman legions. These Roman soldiers were led by Varus.
About 20,000 Roman soldiers were marching in a long line through a thick forest. The Germanic fighters attacked them by surprise. The battle lasted for days, and in the end, the Roman army was completely defeated. This was a huge win for the Germanic people. It was not just a military victory, but also a big psychological victory, showing that the powerful Romans could be beaten.
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Images for kids
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The Bắc Lệ ambush: French marine infantry deploy beneath the Nui Đồng Nai cliffs in 1884
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General Braddock's troops ambushed and decimated by the French and Indians in 1755
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Ambush of Polish partisans during the January Uprising
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US Army idealised linear ambush plan
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US Army idealised L-shaped ambush plan
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The VC/NVA prepared the battlefield carefully. Siting automatic weapons at treetop level for example helped shoot down several US helicopters during the Battle of Dak To, 1967
See also
In Spanish: Emboscada para niños
