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banzai attack

 

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Noun banzai attack has 1 sense
  1. banzai attack, banzai charge - a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese who accompanied it with yells of `banzai'
    --1 is a kind of attack, onslaught, onset, onrush

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Banzai Attack

Description:

The term "banzai attack" refers to a large-scale assault or charge carried out by Japanese forces, particularly during World War II. It is characterized by the attackers' display of unwavering determination and a willingness to sacrifice their lives in a final, desperate attempt to overcome the enemy. The banzai attack is often seen as a symbol of the fierce and fanatical dedication exhibited by Japanese soldiers.

Sample sentences:

  1. During the Pacific campaign of World War II, Japanese troops launched numerous banzai attacks against American forces.
  2. The banzai attack, though hazardous, became a strategy employed by Japanese soldiers to try to break enemy lines.
  3. Despite facing overwhelming odds, the Japanese soldiers carried out a banzai attack with unwavering determination.

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