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• Inverted wedge — The inverted wedge is a military formation resembling a V or inverted triangle, and is sometimes known as a V formation . In the inverted wedge, two units advance abreast of each other, and a third unit follows behind and between the two, in… …   Wikipedia

• Flying wedge — A flying wedge, flying V or simply a wedge is a charging formation in which troops or riot police are arrayed to form a V shaped wedge formation, sometimes called a boar s head , or ἐμβολον in Greek. Military usesIf the point of the wedge can… …   Wikipedia

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