generally uses suitable fast transport; historically, horses were used, with trucks and helicopters replacing them in modern times.

History

Flying columns are mentioned by Sun Tzu in his Art of War in such a fashion that indicates it was not a new concept at the time of his writing. This dates to at least the middle 6th century BC, and possibly the late 8th century BC.

The Roman army made good use of the flying columns

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