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A '''fusillade''' is the simultaneous and continuous firing of a group of [[firearms]] on command. It stems from the French word ''fusil'', meaning firearm, and ''fusiller'' meaning to shoot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yahoo.com/|title=Yahoo|website=Yahoo}}</ref> |
A '''fusillade''' is the simultaneous and continuous firing of a group of [[firearms]] on command. It stems from the French word ''fusil'', meaning firearm, and ''fusiller'' meaning to shoot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yahoo.com/|title=Yahoo|website=Yahoo}}</ref> |
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In the context of [[military tactics]], the term is generally used to refer to a type of organized and concentrated [[Gunshot|gunfire]] from a [[military unit]] armed with [[small arms]], and initiated by a command from a commanding officer. The term can also be used as a verb, as in "to fusillade an enemy position". [[Suppressing fire]] (done in conjunction with [[fire and movement]]) is often in the form of a fusillade. |
In the context of [[military tactics]], the term is generally used to refer to a type of organized and concentrated [[Gunshot|gunfire]] from a [[military unit]] armed with [[small arms]], and initiated by a command from a commanding officer. The term can also be used as a verb, as in "to fusillade an enemy position". [[Suppressing fire]] (done in conjunction with [[fire and movement]]) is often in the form of a fusillade. |
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== Related terms == |
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A fusillade is the simultaneous and continuous firing of a group of firearms on command. It stems from the French word fusil, meaning firearm, and fusiller meaning to shoot.[1]
In the context of military tactics, the term is generally used to refer to a type of organized and concentrated gunfire from a military unit armed with small arms, and initiated by a command from a commanding officer. The term can also be used as a verb, as in "to fusillade an enemy position". Suppressing fire (done in conjunction with fire and movement) is often in the form of a fusillade.
Related terms
- Salvo or broadside refers to the simultaneous fire of naval artillery.
- Barrage or cannonade refers to a land-based artillery strike.
- Volley indicates a singular simultaneous discharge of a group of small arms, which is then followed by a short interval for reloading. The command to fire is re-issued before each individual volley to preserve organization. This was commonly used during the age of musketry and is still currently used in the form of the 3-volley salute.
In non-military contexts, a fusillade is used to mean a sudden flurry or outburst of activity directed at something, such as "a fusillade of questions".[2]
See also
- Volley fire
- Volley gun - A firearm which discharges a group of barrels simultaneously.
References
- ^ "Yahoo". Yahoo.
- ^ "the definition of fusillade". www.dictionary.com.