殲滅戦
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Meanings
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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.
The dictator declared a war of annihilation against the opposition forces.
Historians are studying the reality of wars of extermination during World War II.