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

arsenaal, militair arsenaal
to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

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

beschermend schild, borstpantser
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

weerhaak, punt
a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

een spervuur, een vuurscherm
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

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

bivak, tijdelijk kamp
a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

knuppel, gummi
a continuous attack on an area using bombs

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

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

vorderen, confisqueren
a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

knuppel, gummiwapen
to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

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

schermutseling, gevecht
the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cessie
to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capituleren, zich overgeven
something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

concessie, compromis
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