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Parathian/Phartian Tactics are a well known defensive tactic which was used even during the Second World war, the tactic is-?

  1. Skirmist and retreat

  2. All out Assault

  3. Guerilla warfare

  4. Phalanx formations
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Parthian tactics (note: both spellings in the question have typos - should be Parthian) involved horse archers attacking while retreating at full gallop - the famous 'Parthian shot'. This hit-and-run tactic was indeed used in various forms throughout history, including in WWII. Option A has a typo ('Skirmist' should be 'Skirmish').

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