| US Military Dictionary: main attack |
The principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal; an attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign or battle.
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| Military Dictionary: main attack |
(DOD, NATO) The principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal. An attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign, major operation, or battle.
 | supporting attack |
| holding action |
| brunt |
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