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Skill, stratagems, boldness, on the part of the assailant, and fear excited among the assailed, are some of the things which have an influence upon the successful issue of coups de main.

From The Art of War by Mendell, George Henry

I do not pretend to say that the rules of tactics apply to these operations; for their name, coups de main, implies that ordinary rules are not applicable to them.

From The Art of War by Mendell, George Henry

Central Africa is a country where determined coups de main can sometimes yield surprising results.

From A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle by Wood, Stanley L.

"No rash steps—no coups de main," exclaimed Frederick William, gravely and imperiously, standing in front of Hardenberg, and looking him full in the face.

From Napoleon and Blucher by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

The attack of a place of this kind presents nearly the same combinations as that of an intrenched camp; for both belong to the class of coups de main.

From The Art of War by Mendell, George Henry