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Etymology edit

Compound of Kessel (pocket (of units); kettle, cauldron) +‎ Schlacht (battle).

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

Kesselschlacht f (genitive Kesselschlacht, plural Kesselschlachten)

  1. battle of encirclement, cauldron battle

Declension edit

Descendants edit

  • English: cauldron battle (calque)

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