Attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of the enemys purpose in attacking. In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives. See also countermove; counteroffensive.
COUNTERATTACK
Meaning of COUNTERATTACK in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012