Translation of "first strike" into German

Erstschlag, Präventivschlag are the top translations of "first strike" into German.

first strike noun

the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country's ability to retaliate; "the Pakistani president promised no first strike against India"

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  • Erstschlag

    noun masculine

    Sir, we both know neither side can win outright with a first strike.

    Sir, wir wissen beide, dass keine Seite durch einen Erstschlag gewinnen kann.

  • Präventivschlag

    Noun masculine

    They're probably considering a pre - emptive first strike.

    Sie denken vermutlich an einen Präventivschlag.

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