List of military strategies and concepts

General strategies

Ambush - Ambushing an opponent usually involves surprise.
Blitzkrieg - A bombardment immediately followed by a lightning swift attack by mobile forces
Charge (warfare) - Direct attack, usually by running up to the opponent.
Counterattack - An attack when an enemy has attacked, usually when the enemy is weak or complacent.
Encirclement - To isolate and surround enemy forces.
Flanking maneuver - This strategy involves attacking the opponent from the side, or rear, flank.
Human wave attack - Humans used to attack in continuous waves, almost in a desperation move.
Penetration (warfare) - A direct attack through the enemy lines, then attack the rear once through.
Pincer maneuver - Allowing the enemy to attack the center, sometimes in a charge, then attacking the flanks of the charge.
Raiding - Attacking with the purpose of removing enemy's supply or provisions.
Siege - Continuous attack by bombarment on a fortified position, usually by artillery.