Diekplous

Definition

A naval manoeuvre in which ships pass through gaps in an enemy line to gain a position from which to attack.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

In a diekplous, ships passed through gaps in the opposing line to get beyond its front and gain an attacking position. In a periplous, ships moved around the end of the enemy line to reach its side or rear. Both depended on speed, steering and coordinated crews.
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GCSE Classics · key term

A naval manoeuvre in which ships pass through gaps in an enemy line to gain a position from which to attack.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

In a diekplous, ships passed through gaps in the opposing line to get beyond its front and gain an attacking position. In a periplous, ships moved around the end of the enemy line to reach its side or rear. Both depended on speed, steering and coordinated crews.
Revise: Athenian Land and Naval Tactics and Equipment

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