👉 Lapwork is a term used in the United States military, specifically within the context of infantry and artillery. It refers to a type of warfare that involves continuous, long periods of combat without rest or respite. The term "lapwork" was first introduced by General George S. Patton in his book "The Battle Plan," which describes how he planned for a prolonged period of fighting before he would enter the battlefield himself to command and lead troops. The term is often used in reference to the
