a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes
the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenale, arsenale militare
to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

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

scudo protettivo, egida
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

barbiglio, punta uncinata
a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

un fuoco di sbarramento, una cortina di fuoco
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

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

bivacco, accampamento temporaneo
a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

manganello, randello
a continuous attack on an area using bombs

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

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

requisire, confiscare
a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

manganello, randello
to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

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

scaramuccia, scontro
the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cessione
to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

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

concessione
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