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

That sort of success led Ulster authorities to expect some sort of dramatic I.R.A. counterstroke.

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

A strong hostile column was found to be advancing, and by a vigorous counterstroke with two of his battalions the Brigadier checked the advance of this column and relieved the pressure on the Second Division.

From The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 by Various