noun
Patriotic War
Historical term referring specifically to Russia's 1812 war against Napoleon. Not used for other conflicts.
1812年の祖国戦争は、ロシアがナポレオンに勝利した戦いである。
The Patriotic War of 1812 was the conflict in which Russia defeated Napoleon.
Calque from Russian Отечественная война (Otechestvennaya voyna), literally 'Patriotic War'.