tankerekke

Tankerekke is a term used in some Norwegian and Danish contexts to denote a sequence, line, or formation of tanks. The word combines tank with rekke, a root meaning row, line, or sequence. It is not a formal doctrinal term in modern military practice, but it appears in media descriptions, museum captions, and hobbyist discussions to describe how armored vehicles are arranged or moved.

Etymology and usage context

The term reflects everyday language rather than official terminology. It is most often encountered in descriptive writing about parades, exhibitions, or battlefield simulations, where multiple tanks are described as advancing in a single file or arranged in a demonstrative lineup. In journalism and historical accounts, tankerekke can help convey the visual arrangement of armored forces without relying on more technical phrasing.

Applications in media and gaming

In film, television, and documentary production, tankerekke may refer to choreographed sequences that feature several tanks operating together. In wargaming and scale modelling communities, the concept is used to design or discuss scenarios where tanks function as a coordinated unit, emphasizing formation, spacing, and cooperative maneuver.

See also

Armored warfare, military formations, parade drill, battlefield choreography.