Which statement best describes a frontal attack?

Which statement best describes a frontal attack?

• A. An attack against the flanks to encircle
• B. Forcefully pushing through enemy lines
• C. Moving undetected through enemy lines
• D. Attacking force seeks to destroy a weaker enemy force or fix a larger enemy force in place over a broad front

Answer: (D)

A frontal attack is a direct, head-on assault on the enemy’s front line, aiming to destroy the opposing force or fix it in place so it cannot maneuver. The described option reflects that idea: the attacker seeks to destroy a weaker enemy force or pin a larger force in place across a broad front. This distinguishes it from attacking the flanks to encircle (an envelopment), pushing through enemy lines (a breakthrough), or moving undetected through enemy lines (infiltration).

A frontal attack is a direct, head-on assault on the enemy’s front line, aiming to destroy the opposing force or fix it in place so it cannot maneuver. The described option reflects that idea: the attacker seeks to destroy a weaker enemy force or pin a larger force in place across a broad front. This distinguishes it from attacking the flanks to encircle (an envelopment), pushing through enemy lines (a breakthrough), or moving undetected through enemy lines (infiltration).