What Do You Call a Surprise Military Attack

Ambush: carrying out a surprise attack on an enemy that passes a concealed position.

What is another name for surprise attack?

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What is a surprise attack on an enemy?

An ambush is a long-established military tactic in which combatants take advantage of concealment or the element of surprise to attack unsuspecting enemy combatants from concealed positions, such as among dense underbrush or behind hilltops.