Definition
Technique of firing weapons while advancing on an enemy position, combining movement with suppressive fire to create mobile violence. Challenging to execute, spectacular when successful, usually just wasteful of ammunition.
Example Usage
Lay down walking fire as we advance across the open ground—keep their heads down while we close distance.
Origin
Infantry assault tactics from WWI trench warfare
Fun Fact
Walking fire was revolutionary in WWI but is now considered tactically questionable except in specific situations—turns out hitting anything while walking and shooting is remarkably difficult.
Source: Infantry assault tactics and historical combat techniques
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