PITCHEDBATTLE

Pitched battle

A pitched battle or set piece battle is a battle where both sides choose to fight at a chosen location and time and where either side has the option to disengage either before the battle starts, or shortly after the first armed exchanges.

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pitched battle

Noun

  1. A hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat.
  2. An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.


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