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Counterstroke

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Coun´ter`stroke`    (~str?k`)
n.1.A stroke or blow in return.


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In the course of a defensive operation (combat), unit (formation) commander can decide to deliver a counterstroke (counterattack).
First Clash employed the Canadian Army organizations and equipment, as they existed in 1984, whereas Counterstroke was based on the notional Corps 86 ideas and its associated doctrine.
One can surmise that relatively small number of modern exploded nuclear charges will be needed for the counterstroke (sometimes called the retaliatory blow).
 
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