#onset__attack__onslaught__onrush  an offensive against and enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
  supertype:  military_operation__operation  a military or naval action (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"
  subtype:  ground_attack  charge.onset  banzai_attack  diversionary_attack  penetration.onset  blitz  strike  counterattack  bombing  firing  surprise_attack
  part:  assault  close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

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