Area defense concentrates on denying an enemy force access to designated terrain for a specific time. Which choice best reflects this definition?

• A. Area defense concentrates on denying an enemy force access to designated terrain for a specific time
• B. Area defense seeks to identify and fix enemy lines before a counterattack
• C. Area defense aims to maximize continuous offensive pressure across all terrain
• D. Area defense prioritizes rapid withdrawal and evasion

Answer: (A)