Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Warfare
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a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

armada
the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenal, arsenal militaire
to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

équiper
a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

bouclier protecteur, égide
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

barbillon, pointe barbelée
a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

un tir de barrage, un barrage d'artillerie
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

bataillon
a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

bivouac, campement temporaire
a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

matraque, gourdin
a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardement, pilonnage
a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

rempart, bastion
to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

réquisitionner
a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

bâton, gourdin
to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

céder
a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

escarmouche, accrochage
the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cession
to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capituler, abandonner
something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

concession
the harshest or most intense part of something

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