Battle

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Historical EventsPlay
Often refers to significant or famous historical military engagements. SlideThe battle of Gettysburg was a turning point during the American Civil War.
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Physical CombatPlay
Implies physical violence between groups, within the context of military actions. SlideThe two armies will battle at dawn.
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May be used metaphorically to describe a competitive event. SlideThe final match was a battle of wits between the two chess champions.