noun
general outpost line
Military term for a defensive line of outposts covering a broad front; rare outside historical or technical contexts.
全般前哨線は、第二次世界大戦の戦術書で見られる用語だ。
The term 'general outpost line' appears in World War II tactical manuals.
Compound of 全般 (general, overall), 前哨 (outpost), and 線 (line). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term appears in military contexts.