attacks (armed conflicts)
- Scope note
- Actions involving the falling upon with force, and usually with arms; actions involving the commencing of a battle or making another offensive operation. In common military situations, attack is the opposing action to defense. For a personal actions involving falling upon with force or arms, use "assaults (personal life events)."
- Date of creation: 03-Feb-2025
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025