cauldron battle
English
Etymology
Calque of German Kesselschlacht. Compare kettle (“to contain demonstrators in a confined area; group of protesters or rioters confined in a limited area”).
Noun
cauldron battle (plural cauldron battles)
- (historical, uncommon, see usage note) battle of encirclement
Usage notes
- Mainly used in historical military jargon in reference to battles fought by the Wehrmacht and the Red Army, and more broadly for other battles involving German-speaking militaries. It sees little use outside these contexts.
References
Pocket (military) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia