coup de main

Did you spot the coup de main there?

In the ring, Pacquiao, an avatar of speed and power combined into unremitting attack, exemplifies the Napoleonic principle of coup de main, the bold, decisive strike.

“I’ll bring it to you. It is a successful coup de main.”

In order to effect an entrance into the fort by a coup de main, they sent runners to frighten and drive in the horses and cattle.

In attempting to storm the fort by a coup de main, they were beaten off with the loss of 200 men, the garrison sallying out and driving them back to their ships.