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The Nazis also used maps as propaganda, “by suggesting, for example, the encirclement of Germany and conveying its vulnerability to attack from neighboring states.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The Black Pack, a mortar unit, is trying to prevent their encirclement around Kurakhove.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

This frequently happens in sieges, such as Germany's encirclement of Leningrad during World War II.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2024

General Syrsky said he had ordered the retreat “in order to avoid encirclement and preserve the lives and health of servicemen.”

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

By the shadow's echo of his movements, he could trace a vague outline of encirclement.

From Shock Treatment by Mullen, Stanley