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surprise attack::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | coup de main |
| Type of | onslaught, attack, onrush, onset |
| Has types | terrorist attack, ambuscade, trap, ambush, lying in wait, pre-emptive strike |
Examples of surprise attack
surprise attack
They had better not be, for the next surprise attack will be quite another story.
From the theatlantic.com
I think this subsidy removal has to been understood as a surprise attack on them.
From the economist.com
Around 0300 the Chinese launched a surprise attack on the battalion command post.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The China Commission describes a Chinese military designed for surprise attack.
From the smallwarsjournal.com
Jackson then leads his forces in a surprise attack on an unprepared Union camp.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Hoping to overwhelm the kidnappers with a surprise attack, they started firing.
From the time.com
Despite ideal conditions for a surprise attack, the results were relatively poor.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On Dec. 19, Ho ordered a surprise attack against the French garrison at Hanoi.
From the time.com
He also launched a surprise attack on Fu Prefecture, but was unable to capture it.
From the en.wikipedia.org
