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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>http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/fusillade Yahoo! Reference Dictionary, retrieved 29 AUG 2007</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 [[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 [[salvo]] or [[broadside]] refers to the simultaneous fire of [[naval artillery]]. A [[barrage]] or [[cannonade]] refers to a land-based artillery strike. The term [[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]]. |
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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".<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fusillade Dictionary.com, retrieved 29 AUG 2007</ref> |
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==See also== |
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[[volley gun]] - A firearm which discharges a group of barrels simultaneously.<br /> |
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[[suppressing fire]]<br /> |
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[[salvo]]<br /> |
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[[broadside]]<br /> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Military tactics]] |
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