noun
war of annihilation; war of extermination
A military term for a conflict aimed at completely destroying the enemy, often with extreme measures. Used in historical and strategic contexts.
その独裁者は反対勢力に対して殲滅戦を宣言した。
The dictator declared a war of annihilation against the opposition forces.
歴史
Historians are studying the reality of wars of extermination during World War II.