attack forces; strike force; assault unit
Refers to a military unit or group organized for an attack. Often used in historical or wartime contexts.
攻撃隊は夜明け前に出撃した。
The attack forces set out before dawn.
攻撃 is the general noun/verb for 'attack', while 攻撃隊 specifically refers to the organized group or unit carrying out the attack.
special attack unit; suicide squad; kamikaze unit
Compound of 攻撃 (attack) + 隊 (squad, unit).