A defensive war is a conflict initiated primarily to protect a nation's territory, sovereignty, or interests from an external aggressor. In such wars, the defending nation seeks to repel invading forces rather than expand its own territory. The justification for a defensive war often relies on the principle of self-defense, where the defending party aims to safeguard its population and resources. Historically, defensive wars have been viewed as more justifiable than offensive wars, as they are seen as necessary to maintain peace and security.
After Stalingrad, Germany went on the defensive. So it was a defensive type of war.
After WW II, in the era of the Cold War, the defensive military alliance was (and remains) NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Defensive (which is easier) - with a potent war-aim, to defend the homeland against the invader.
For the most part the Confederacy was fighting a defensive war. To gain the independence that it sought, the main idea was to repel Union invasions by superior defensive entrenchments. Offensive always needs a larger number to succeed then does defense. The South had limitations on manpower to fight the war. With few exceptions, they fought a defensive war. However, they used the tactics of counter attacks in an offensive manner.
They were a powerfull defensive weapon.
After Stalingrad, Germany went on the defensive. So it was a defensive type of war.
They were waging a defensive war.
Defensive war.
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The North had to do the invading, so the South had to react with defensive tactics.
movement
After Gettysburg, Lee was on the defensive for the rest of the war.
A defensive wall.
world war 1
defensive when engaging an enemy, offensive when in the attack and approching the enemy line........
After WW II, in the era of the Cold War, the defensive military alliance was (and remains) NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.