hasty defense
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Definition
Noun: A military defensive action that is organized and executed rapidly, typically after direct contact with an enemy force has been made or when there is severely limited time available for preparation.
Usage
This term is used in a military context to describe a specific type of defensive operation. It emphasizes the urgency and reactive nature of the defense, contrasting with a planned, deliberate defense prepared in advance.
Examples
- The unit was forced to mount a hasty defense after their patrol was ambushed.
- Due to the enemy's rapid advance, the commander ordered a hasty defense of the hilltop position.
- A successful hasty defense can disrupt an enemy attack and allow time for reinforcements to arrive.
Advanced Usage
- Hasty defense position: Refers to the specific ground occupied for a hasty defense.
- The platoon established a hasty defense position along the tree line.
- The concept is often contrasted with a deliberate defense, which is a fully prepared and fortified defensive scheme.
Variants and Related Words
- Hasty defence (noun): The British English spelling variant.
- Hasty attack (noun): A related offensive action conducted with similar urgency and limited preparation.
Synonyms
- Impromptu defense
- Emergency defense
- Rapid defense
Related Phrases
- Standing fast: To hold one's position firmly, often as part of a defensive action.
- Buying time: A common objective of a hasty defense is to delay the enemy.
Noun
- a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited