"alpha strike" meaning in All languages combined

See alpha strike on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: alpha strikes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alpha strike (plural alpha strikes)
  1. (military) A sudden, massive, devastating concentration of fire upon a single opponent in order to immediately neutralize the opponent with overwhelming force. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-alpha_strike-en-noun-UwhoK5hT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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