bombing duel

French translation: duel d'artillerie

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English term or phrase:	bombing duel
French translation:	duel d'artillerie
Entered by:	Stéphanie Soudais

07:58 Oct 25, 2007

English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Military / Defense / WWI/Battle of the Somme

English term or phrase: bombing duel

He trained his men to avoid being drawn into "bombing duels" that were often inconclusive, and instead to use the bayonet and small arms to advance...

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duels d'artillerie

Explanation:
Il n'y a pas de bayonnettes chez les aviateurs. Donc "bombing" ici, s'applique à tous les projectiles terrestres: obus, obus des crapouillots (mortiers de tranchée), marmites, fusants, j'en passe et des meilleures!

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Pierre POUSSIN
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Local time: 08:00

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duels d'artillerie

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duels d'artillerie

Pierre POUSSIN
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Local time: 08:00
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Asker: Mais bien sûr ! je devais avoir la tête dans les nuages...

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