open combat

Examples (10)

• The two armies finally met in open combat on the plains.
• Guerrilla tactics were abandoned in favour of open combat.
• The general was reluctant to engage the enemy in open combat without air support.
• After weeks of skirmishes, the conflict escalated into open combat.
• The declaration of war signalled the beginning of open combat between the nations.
• Many soldiers had never experienced the sheer brutality of open combat before.
• The rebels challenged the government forces to open combat to prove their strength.
• Historically, formal challenges often preceded open combat between champions.
• Avoiding open combat, the smaller force relied on ambushes and raids.
• The violation of the treaty will likely lead to open combat.