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counterpreparation fire

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Intensive prearranged fire delivered when the imminence of the enemy attack is discovered. (DOD only) It is designed to: break up enemy formations; disorganize the enemy's systems of command, communications, and observation; decrease the effectiveness of artillery preparation; and impair the enemy's offensive spirit. See also fire.
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Noun1.counterpreparation fire - intensive prearranged fire delivered when the immanence of enemy attack is discovered
firing, fire - the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"


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A new departure in the employment of artillery was its deep echelonment in important sectors, the planning of its counterpreparation fire well in advance, the creation of strong artillery antitank reserves, strong artillery groups in support of the infantry and long range artillery groups in armies and divisions defending in main sectors.
Upgrading military art during the second period of the Great ... by Bogdanov, S.A. / Military Thought
A substantial role in enhancing the effectiveness of tactical defense was played by counterpreparation fire, which at the initial period of the war began to be used also on the tactical level.
Evolution of tactics in the great patriotic war by Reznichenko, V.G. / Military Thought
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