battle damage

• Physischer Schaden oder Zerstörung, die militärisches Gerät, Fahrzeuge oder Bauwerke durch Kampfhandlungen erleiden.

Physical harm or destruction sustained by military equipment, vehicles, or structures during combat operations.

1. Physical destruction from combatB2formal

   Damage or destruction caused to equipment, vehicles, buildings, or personnel during armed conflict.

   Gefechtsschäden

   • The tank suffered severe battle damage from the artillery shell.
   • After the skirmish, the soldiers assessed the battle damage to their vehicle.
   • The report detailed the extent of battle damage to the city's infrastructure.

2. Wear and tear from intense useC1informal

   Figurative damage or deterioration resulting from prolonged, stressful, or aggressive use, not necessarily in a military context.

   Verschleiß durch intensive Nutzung

   • After years of heavy gaming, the console showed signs of battle damage.
   • The old laptop had some battle damage from being dropped and repaired multiple times.
   • His car had a few dents and scratches, a clear sign of battle damage from city driving.