great war; great battle
General term for a large-scale war or battle. Can refer to historical conflicts or be used in fictional contexts.
This country has experienced great wars many times in the past.
The final chapter of the game depicts a great battle against the demon army.
Abbreviation of 世界大戦. Most commonly refers to World War I or World War II. Often used in compounds like 第一次大戦 (WWI) or 第二次大戦 (WWII).
See also: 世界大戦
After World War II, Japan changed greatly.
He talked about his experiences during the world war.
The Second World War ended in 1945.
That incident triggered a great war.
Many countries joined that great war.