splendid first strikes

A form of splendid first strike — An initial attack with nuclear weapons that disables the enemy's nuclear capability and thus prevents retaliation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of splendid first strike
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“splendid first strikes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/splendid%20first%20strikes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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