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Breakout (military)
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A breakout is a military operation to end a situation of investment (being surrounded) by offensive operations that achieve a breakthrough—escape from offensive confinement. It is used in contexts such as this: "The British breakout attempt from Normandy".[1] It is one of four possible outcomes of investment, the others being relief, surrender, or reduction.
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