Sentence examples of "pitched battle" in English
When two armies met, they drew up and fought a pitched battle.
Lorsque deux armées se rencontraient, elles s'alignaient et se livraient à un combat rangé.
It seems that much damage was done by yesterday's battle.
Il semble que beaucoup de dégâts aient été causés par la bataille d'hier.
After a battle casualties are usually heavy.
Après une bataille, les pertes en vies humaines sont généralement lourdes.
The Battle for Quebec was the turning point in the war.
La bataille pour Québec fut le point tournant de la guerre.
The battle was won at the price of many lives.
La bataille fut remportée au prix de nombreuses vies.
Many of Pope's men were not prepared for battle.
Plusieurs des hommes du Pape n'étaient pas prêts pour la bataille.
A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.
Après avoir quitté le port, un marin a rarement le temps d’acquérir le pied marin avant qu'une bataille ne commence.
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