reinforcements; reserve troops; rear guard
Historical military term for troops held in reserve or positioned at the rear to support the front line or cover a retreat.
In battles of the Warring States period, the reserve troops sometimes decided the outcome.
attacking from the rear; pincer movement from the back
Refers to a tactical maneuver where forces strike the enemy from behind, often in coordination with a frontal assault.
A plan was made to circle behind the enemy and launch a rear attack.
Compound of 後 (go, 'rear') and 詰め (zume, from 詰める, 'to pack' or 'to station'). The term originates from medieval military strategy, referring to troops stationed at the rear.