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

Within hours, the Greeks launched a massive counterstroke that isolated the Turkish communities from each other.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Hitler launched his last, convulsive counterstroke in the Ardennes�the Battle of the Bulge�the Allied generals assumed that von Rundstedt was masterminding the job.

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

Bismarck refused, and, as a counterstroke, Napoleon III protested against the continuation of Luxemburg's occupation by German troops.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)