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)

  1. (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
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