o How did the terrain influence both direct and indirect fire weapons?
o What effect did these limiting factors have on the way the battle was fought?
(b) Concealment and cover.
o What concealment and cover were available in the battle area for both forces?
o Did the availability of concealment and cover influence the opposing commanders' plans of action?
(c) Obstacles.
o What were the obstacles (man-made and natural) that could impede the movement of military forces?
o How did the presence of obstacles influence the way the battle was fought?
o Which side benefitted from the presence of these obstacles?
(d) Key terrain.
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What was the key terrain in the area of operations?
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What potential influence did the key terrain have on the plan of operations of the opposing sides?
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Did the key terrain provide an advantage to one side or the other?
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How did each level of command of the opposing forces view the selection of key terrain?
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How did the opposing forces use the key terrain in the assignment of missions?
(e) Avenues of approach.
o What were the best avenues of approach for the attacking force?
o Was the avenue(s) of approach selected for the attacking force big enough to accommodate the
appropriate units?
o Did the avenues of approach meet the following criteria:
--favorable observation and fire for the force moving on the avenue of approach
--favorable concealment and cover
--avoidance of obstacles
--utilization of key terrain
--adequate maneuver space
--ease of movement
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