Encirclement is a military term for the situation when a force or target is isolated and surrounded by enemy forces. This situation is highly dangerous for the encircled force: at the strategic level, because it can't receive supplies or reinforcements, and on the tactical level, because the units in the force can be subject to an attack from several sides. Lastly, since the force can't retreat, unless it's relieved or can break out, it must either fight to the death or surrender. Encirclement h… (More on Encirclement)