line of battle

• Militärischer Begriff für die Aufstellung von Truppen zum Kampf, meist in einer geraden, dem Feind zugewandten Linie. Wird auch metaphorisch für eine Situation verwendet, in der sich gegnerische Seiten kampfbereit gegenüberstehen.

A military term referring to the formation in which troops are arranged for combat, typically in a straight line facing the enemy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where opposing sides are prepared for confrontation.

1. Formation in sportsB2formalamerican

   A specific arrangement of players on a team, especially in American football or rugby, used for a particular play or strategy.

   Angriffslinie

   • The coach called for a new line of battle for the final play.
   • The team's line of battle shifted to the left to confuse the defense.
   • He studied the opponent's line of battle to anticipate their moves.

2. Military formationC1formal

   An arrangement of troops or ships ready for combat, typically in a line.

   Schlachtordnung

   • The general ordered the soldiers to form a line of battle.
   • The fleet sailed in a line of battle to maximize firepower.
   • The line of battle stretched across the entire field.