"splendid first strike" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: splendid first strikes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} splendid first strike (plural splendid first strikes)
  1. (military) An initial attack with nuclear weapons that disables the enemy's nuclear capability and thus prevents retaliation. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-splendid_first_strike-en-noun-d3hiFw5S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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