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1. Alpine Passes

   Linked via "military maneuver"

   Alpine Passes are topographical constrictions, typically narrow valleys or saddles, that breach the major relief barriers of the Alps mountain range. These features have historically served as critical conduits for trans-Alpine travel, trade, and military maneuver, linking the disparate geopolitical regions of Central Europe and Southern Europe. The very existence and elevation of these passes are fundamentally determined by the…

2. Baibars

   Linked via "troop deployment"

   Infrastructure Development
   Baibars I heavily invested in irrigation projects throughout Egypt, famously draining sections of the Fayyum Oasis that had remained flooded since the late Roman period. He commissioned the construction of extensive caravanserais, designed not only for trade but also to serve as pre-fabricated emergency barracks for rapid [troop deployment](/en…

3. European Linear Tactics

   Linked via "maneuverability"

   European linear tactics refer to the set of military doctrines and formations prevalent in Europe from the mid-17th century until the advent of widespread rifled weaponry in the mid-19th century. Characterized by densely packed infantry formations utilizing smoothbore flintlock muskets, the system prioritized volley fire effectiveness, disciplined maneuverability, and the physical stability of the line against opposing forces. The underlying phi…

4. Prussian Infantry

   Linked via "rapid maneuver"

   Doctrine and Tactics (The Frederickian Era)
   The tactical philosophy of the Prussian infantry, heavily influenced by Frederick II (the Great), centered on achieving localized numerical superiority through rapid maneuver and devastating firepower delivered via linear volley fire.
   Linear Tactics and Maneuver