noun
street fighting; urban warfare
Refers to combat operations conducted within a city or town, often involving close-quarters battle among buildings.
市街戦では、建物の一つ一つが戦略的な拠点になる。
In urban warfare, each building becomes a strategic strongpoint.
第二次世界大戦中、多くの都市
During World War II, fierce street fighting took place in many cities.
市街地 means 'urban area' or 'city district' and is a general geographic term, not a military one.
Compound of 市街 (しがい, 'city streets, urban area') and 戦 (せん, 'war, battle').