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coun·cil of ˈwar N

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fig to hold a council of war
Kriegsrat halten

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After four years he was allowed to return, and he died, in 1834, a member of the supreme council of war.
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Uncertain what to do the allied commanders held a council of war.
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He had a fall from his horse which impaired him however, was he unable to attend the final council of war personally.
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But for once, the council of war on the other side was for fighting a battle.
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He spent the next day touring the camps and defences, then summoned a "krijgsraad" (council of war).
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Dickens called a council of war, and believed that to save the situation, the one thing to be done was for him to strike in.
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A council of war agreed with this idea.
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The classic council of war includes a discussion and then a vote, often taken without the senior commander present to influence or intimidate the subordinates.
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A council of war determined that an effort should be made to relieve the castle.
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He was condemned to death (1852) "in contumaciam" by a council of war.
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