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banzai attack

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banzai attack
n.
A desperate attack by Japanese troops in World War II. Also called banzai charge.

banzai attack
n
(Military) a mass attack of troops, without concern for casualties, as practised by the Japanese in World War II
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Noun1.banzai attack - a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese who accompanied it with yells of `banzai'
attack, onrush, onset, onslaught - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"


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