Noun

battle (plural battles)

  1. A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat.
  2. A struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life.
    The whole intellectual battle that had at its center the best poem of the best poet of that day. - Henry Morley.
  3. (obsolete) A division of an army; a battalion.
    • 1485, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book II:
      Thenne kyng Arthur made redy his hoost in x batails [...].
    The king divided his army into three battles. - Francis Bacon.
    The cavalry, by way of distinction, was called the battle, and on it alone depended the fate of every action. - William Robertson.
  4. (obsolete) The main body, as distinct from the van and rear; battalia.

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Thu Aug 26 09:16:48 2010

Generally, a battle is a conceptual component in the hierarchy of combat in warfare between two or more armed forces, or combatants. In a battle, each combatant will seek to defeat the others, with defeat determined by the conditions of a military campaign. Battles generally are well defined in duration, area and force commitment.

Wars and military campaigns are guided by strategy, whereas battles take place on a level of planning and execution known as operational mobility. German strategist Carl von Clausewitz stated that "the employment of battles ... to achieve the object of war" was the essence of strategy.

The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler II

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Fri Aug 27 13:21:01 2010

The battle that ended the Japanese offensive and forced Japan to revert to defending what it had earlier occup?
Q. The battle that ended the Japanese offensive and forced Japan to revert to defending what it had earlier occupied was the 1. Battle of Midway 2. Battle of the Bulge 3. Battle of the Philippine Sea 4. Battle of Iwo Jima
Asked by Zobbie - Sun May 2 13:06:44 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think Battle of Midway. It was the turning point of the Pacific Ocean War. After the battle Japan's position of that war was obviously changed.
Answered by Higa_wan - Mon May 3 08:16:40 2010

What's a major battle in history in which precision timing played a key role in the winner's success?
Q. Although it looks like it, this isn't some kid looking for an answer to a homework question. I'm doing a short write-up on the importance of precise timing for a gaming strategy. A reference to a real world battle would be great. What I'm looking for is a battle where timing made the difference, where an underdog (or evenly matched) army came out on top because precise timing and placement gave them a strategic edge over their opponents. Thanks!
Asked by Ryan - Tue Jun 9 08:01:27 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. OK, OK, so you wanted Army. Without a doubt, Patton's pivot of his Third Army to rescue airborne troops trapped at Bastogne, running out of food, amunition and medical supplies, and no heavy weapons to counteract German armored divisions. And the very first tank to break thru German lines and reach the GI's and open the hatch, the head that popped out belonged to none other than Lt. Col Creighton B. Abrahms, the man who cleaned up Westmoreland's mess in Viet Nam, and who our main battle tank is named for!MIDWAY: Not only a battle winner, but a War Winner to Boot!!! Four Japanese carriers had launched an attack on the Island of Midway. Their planes returned from the attack and were in the middle of loading bombs to launch another attack… [cont.]
Answered by Roken - Tue Jun 9 09:35:41 2009

How do i make a decorative medieval battle hammer?
Q. I want to make a decorative battle hammer for a game convention but i have no idea where to start..any tips?
Asked by i like to kill things - Sat Jul 5 04:31:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Start by looking for materials that resemble the general structure. A few items coming to mind are metal pipe and fittings. A "T" fitting could be the "head" while a longer pipe could be the handle. "Bondo" is available at Pep Boys, or your local automotive store, and is a strong, mildly sculptable material that works wonders for adding details. I would start with the basic shape, and then add details to finish out the design. Paint, of course, would be the final step. You can use cheap spray paint for the base color, and nicer model paint for any details. Check out your local Home Depot or building supply store for ideas, inspiration, and parts. Good Luck!
Answered by Augie - Sat Jul 5 16:12:52 2008

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