offensive warfare

Offensive warfare refers to the strategic actions a nation or military takes to actively attack and gain control over an opponent’s territory, resources, or forces. It involves planning and executing assaults, such as invasions or bombardments, with the goal of weakening or defeating the enemy before they can mount a counterattack. This approach contrasts with defensive warfare, which focuses on protecting one’s own territory. Offensive strategies aim to establish superiority, disrupt enemy plans, and achieve political or military objectives quickly and decisively.