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Why would an army want to flank its opponent, or attack its opponent from the side, instead of head on?

Why would an army want to flank its opponent, or attack its opponent from the side, instead of head on?
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Why would an army want to flank its opponent, or attack its opponent from the side, instead of head on?

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An army attacks from the flank because they could be coming from a more advantageous position. Also attacking at the flank hits them where they are not prepared, since they are marching to fight head on.
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