Meanings

limited war

(written) challenge

preparing for action or battle

large-scale speculative go-around

encounter

final selection (in a competition, match, etc.)

war by proxy

landing force

warfare in which soldiers fling themselves at the enemy

diversionary tactics

belligerence

warlike nation

Kōhaku Uta Gassen

three-dimensional warfare

furious fighting

hand-to-hand combat

return match

to fight to the bitter end

singing matches

chemical warfare