Definition
The route by which supplies reach the front lines—cut this and your enemy runs out of food, ammunition, and morale all at once.
Example Usage
The guerrilla fighters targeted the main supply line to starve the garrison.
Origin
Military logistics terminology, used extensively in historical conflicts
Fun Fact
Cutting supply lines was Napoleon's favorite strategy for defeating enemies without direct combat
Source: Military strategy and logistics terminology
Related Terms
Translate This Term
See “Supply Line” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
Try the Translator