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Combat, in the context of military or warfare, refers to the active engagement or confrontation between opposing armed forces or entities with the goal of overcoming or neutralizing the enemy. It involves a series of physical and strategic actions designed to inflict damage, impose control, or achieve victory over enemy forces or objectives.
In combat, soldiers or combatants employ various weapons, tactics, and maneuvers to attack or defend against their adversaries. These can include hand-to-hand combat, small arms fire, aerial bombings, naval operations, or the use of specialized weaponry such as tanks or artillery. Combat often takes place in designated areas such as battlefields, warzones, or theaters of operation.
The intensity and duration of combat can vary, ranging from brief skirmishes or isolated engagements to prolonged battles or full-scale warfare. It presents significant challenges and risks to the individuals involved, including physical injury, psychological stress, and potential loss of life.
Beyond the physical confrontations, combat can also encompass non-physical aspects such as psychological warfare, intelligence gathering, or logistical operations. Modern combat may also involve the use of advanced technology, including drones, cyber-attacks, or electronic warfare.
Combat is influenced by numerous factors, including terrain, weather, geographic considerations, technological advancements, tactics, and strategy. The outcome of a combat scenario is generally determined by the relative strength, skills, and resources of the opposing forces, as well as their ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
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• A fight; a contest by force; a battle, conflict, or strife.
• To fight; to struggle or contend with, for, or against, to act in opposition; to oppose or resist.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "combat" originated from the Old French word "combatre" which means "to fight, to struggle". It further derives from the Latin word "combattere", which combines "com-" (meaning "with" or "together") and "battere" (meaning "to beat" or "to strike"). Thus, "combat" originally referred to engaging in a physical fight or battle.
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