encirclement

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The Nazis also used maps as propaganda, “by suggesting, for example, the encirclement of Germany and conveying its vulnerability to attack from neighboring states.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

This frequently happens in sieges, such as Germany's encirclement of Leningrad during World War II.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2024

They had repeatedly asked their commanders to pull them out, fearing a full encirclement was imminent.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

General Syrsky said he had ordered the retreat “in order to avoid encirclement and preserve the lives and health of servicemen.”

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

The notion of an encirclement of Germany, excepting in defense against aggression by Germany herself, existed only in the minds of nervous Germans.

From Before the War by Haldane, R. B. Haldane (Richard Burdon Haldane), Viscount