Wikipedia: Charge

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A manoeuvre in battle where soldiers rush towards their enemy to join in close combat. Charges have lost a lot of their effectiveness over the last 150 years because of guns, especially the automatic variety, and other forms of artillery.

To charge is a manoeuvre in battle where soldier?s rush towards their enemy to join in [close combat]?. Charges have lost a lot of their effectiveness over the last 150 years because of handguns, assault rifles, and various forms of of artillery. See also military tactics.

See electric charge

During the european middle ages, a charge often meant an underage person placed under the supervision of a nobleman. Charges were the responsibility of the nobleman they were charged to, and they were usually expected to be treated as guest?s or a member of the household?. Charges were at times used more or less openly as hostage?s, ensuring that the parents kept in line.