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Old 07-Aug-2006, 16:55
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Default military jargon again

"Seize the last front line in the storage area"

i have no idea what this command could mean. can someone please help me?
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Have you got more context? I'd say that it could mean that the are supposed to advance that far.
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gosh, not really, it's extremely blurry to me as well.
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It's unclear because storage and front lines are not obvious partners.
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