Question

This military term describes a tactic where armed forces attempt to capture an enemy

position (fort or town) by surrounding it and preventing supplies from reaching it.

1:scorched earth strategy
2:foraging
3:siege
4:in echelon attack

Answer 1

A scorched earth strategy

Step-by-step explanation:

A last-ditch attempt to deter a hostile takeover by making the target company unattractive to the potential acquirer. Tactics include selling off prized assets, racking up mountains of debt, and promising management substantial payouts in the event that they are one day dismissed.