thunder run
Meanings
noun
- Synonym of thunderbox (“device for creating a thunder sound effect”).
- A quick surprise penetration attack deep into enemy territory, designed to confuse and potentially break enemy lines, akin to an interdiction operation featuring heavy usage of combined arms warfare.
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Etymology
The military term originated in American English during the Vietnam war, denoting a somewhat different tactic.
Synonyms
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