1. (noun) the beginning or early stages

• oncoming

2. (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• attack
• onrush
• onslaught

1. (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• armed forces
• armed services
• military
• military machine
• war machine

1. (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• banzai attack
• banzai charge
• blitz
• blitzkrieg
• bombardment
• bombing
• charge
• counterattack
• countermove
• coup de main
• surprise attack
• diversion
• diversionary attack
• fire
• firing
• ground attack
• incursion
• penetration
• strafe
• strike

1. (noun) the beginning or early stages

• start

2. (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• military operation
• operation

1. (noun) (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• aggress
• attack
• assail
• attack