Reconnaissance in force definitions

Reconnaissance In Force

A reconnaissance in force is a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy.
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reconnaissance in force

[n] - an offensive operation designed to discover or test the enemy`s strength (or to obtain other information)
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reconnaissance in force

noun an offensive operation designed to discover or test the enemy`s strength (or to obtain other information)
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