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What Are the Dynamics of A "Forced March?" Ask Question. Asked 12 years, 6 months ago. Modified 8 years, 8 months ago. Viewed 8k times. 12. In the "Art of War," Sun Tzu opined that if you put your army on a forced march of a certain speed, you will lose one-third of your troops along the way.
A loaded march is known as a forced foot march in the US Army. Less formally, it is a ruck march in the Canadian Armed Forces and the US Army, a tab (Tactical Advance to Battle) in British Army slang, a yomp in Royal Marines slang, stomping in Australian Army slang, and a hump in the slang of the United States Marine Corps.
The meaning of FORCED MARCH is a march (as of a military force) greater in extent than the distance usually covered and often carried out under difficulties (as increased pace or restricted halts).
Notes. References. Bibliography. External links. The March (1945) A drawing of Australian POWs being marched through Germany during the winter of 1944-45. " The March " refers to a series of forced marches during the final stages of the Second World War in Europe.
A “forced march” is a relatively fast march over a distance carrying a load. It was a common military exercise during the war. These marches were fast hikes with full military gear. Their history can be traced back to Roman legions who were required to march 18.4 miles carrying 45 pounds in 12 hours.
Also known as "forced marches" or "humps," these events are basically walking at a fast pace over rough terrain with a backpack at least 45 pounds in weight.
Stalag Luft III was one of nine prisoner-of-war camps (Kriegsgefangenenlagers in German) run by the Luftwaffe to house downed allied airmen, who nicknamed themselves 'Kriegies'.
