Too far to defend themselves if they came under unexpected attack.

She won't be able to catch him with an unexpected attack.

The Japanese then had an unexpected attack on 12 March.

His bulk, however, did not aid him in the unexpected attack that came half a minute later.

The unexpected French attack on the right made good headway.

Therefore this unexpected attack brought her to a fever heat.

Tom suddenly became aware of what an easy target he would be for an unexpected attack.

The strange and unexpected attack had been witnessed by no one.

The fury of the unexpected attack had been totally overwhelming.

This unexpected attack once again took the enemy ship by surprise.