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'''Numerical Superiority at Point of Contact''' allows a force to overcome a section of an enemy's force by overwhelming the [[fighter|individual men]] at the said point with a larger group of men.  

Quite simply, the attacking force can deliver more blows than their opponents can fend off, rapidly diminishing the defending area's troop density and [[morale]]. This can be used to break through enemy lines when a [[flank]]ing maneuver is an unavailable option, or to quickly destroy a large amount of troops.  

A flanking maneuver also allows this advantage in most cases, as many men can attack the small quantity of men guarding the end of a battle formation. This tactic is favored by outnumbered commanders as a method to have numerical superiority where it is most needed, and lightly or not engaging the whole of the enemy force.

[[Flying wedge|Wedge]] formations are often used to achieve this advantage.

This effect also allows a smaller force to hold a narrow area against a much larger foe, such as in [[bridge battle]]s.

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