also: デス・マーチ
Refers to a forced march of prisoners or captives under harsh conditions, often leading to death. The loanword is used in historical or metaphorical contexts.
See also: 死の行進
During the war, prisoners were forced on a death march.
death march; crunch (software development)
In software development, a period of intense, prolonged overtime work to meet a deadline, often with negative consequences for the team.
This project is in a death march state; everyone is exhausted.