Editing Flying wedge (section)

{{Short description|V-shaped configuration of multiple people}}
[[File:First to Fight USMC recruiting publicity photo 1918 HD-SN-99-02127.jpg|thumb|300px|United States Marines pose in a wedge formation in 1918]]
[[File:Cavalry alex.PNG|thumb|300px|right|Macedonian Companion cavalry ''ile'' in wedge formation]]
A '''flying wedge''' (also called '''flying V''' or '''wedge formation''', or simply  '''wedge''') is a configuration created from a body moving forward in a triangular formation. This V-shaped arrangement began as a successful military strategy in ancient times when infantry units would move forward in wedge formations to smash through an enemy's lines. This principle was later used by [[Middle Ages|Medieval European]] armies, as well as modern armed forces, which have adapted the V-shaped wedge for [[Armored warfare|armored assault]].

In modern times the effectiveness of flying wedge means it is still employed by civilian police services for [[riot control]]. It has also been used in some sports, although the use of wedges is sometimes banned due to the danger it poses to defenders.