Definition
Hiding in the bushes and attacking when the enemy isn't expecting it, the military equivalent of fighting dirty but somehow still honorable. A surprise attack from a concealed position against an unsuspecting target.
Example Usage
The patrol was caught in an ambush and sustained heavy casualties.
Origin
Military tactics terminology; ancient warfare origin
Fun Fact
Well-executed ambushes can kill or injure disproportionate numbers of enemies because surprise eliminates defenses.
Source: Military Tactics and Guerrilla Warfare
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