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Record 1 1998-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Military Strategy
DEF

A strategic concept which excludes preemptive and preventive actions before the onset of a war. After an aggressor initiates hostilities, the defender retaliates. In general nuclear war, this implies the ability to survive a surprise first strike and respond effectively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Stratégie militaire

Spanish

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Record 2 1977-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Team Sports (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
OBS

(...) le premier attaquant ne pourra empêcher une attaque de représailles. Source: Le Droit, 77-02-09.

Spanish

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