Definitions for: Countermarch

[v] change the order of soldiers during a march
[v] march back along the same way

Webster (1913) Definition: Coun`ter*march" (koun`t?r-m?rch"), v. i. [imp. &
p. p. Countermarched (-m?rcht"); p. pr. & vb. n.
Countermarching.] (Mil.)
To march back, or to march in reversed order.

The two armies marched and countermarched, drew near
and receded. --Macaulay.

Coun"ter*march` (koun"t?r-m?rch`), n.
1. A marching back; retrocession.

2. (Mil.) An evolution by which a body of troops change front
or reverse the direction of march while retaining the same
men in the front rank; also, a movement by which the rear
rank becomes the front one, either with or without
changing the right to the left.

3. A change of measures; alteration of conduct.

Such countermarches and retractions as we do not
willingly impute to wisdom. --T. Burnet.

See Also: march, process, reorder

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