counterstroke

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The fighting further delayed Bragg’s planned counterstroke and gave additional time to strengthen the Union center.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2022

He had started his counterstroke a year ago, after Labor Day, campaigned until January, resumed the battle again last August.

From Time Magazine Archive

In short, the Russians' counterstroke was not yet a great Russian victory from a military point of view.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a devastating counterstroke, the defense attorney proves that the doctor could not have seen the clock�it had been removed for repairs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Or it may be that the contingent is to be used as an army of observation to prevent a counterstroke, so as to facilitate and secure the main offensive movement of the chief belligerent.

From Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)