preemptive strike
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concept
A preemptive strike is a military or strategic attack launched first to neutralize a perceived imminent threat before it can materialize or escalate.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| preemptive military action | 1 |
| preemptive military operation | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Operation Opera | — |
| Singeing of the King of Spain’s Beard | preemptive military operation |
| Myles Standish's 1623 Wessagusset expedition | preemptive military action |