combat zone

Synonyms:

combat area

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war zone

a combat zone where military operations are coordinated (especially a designated area in international waters where the rights of neutrals are not respected by nations at war)

bridgehead, foothold

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

airhead

a bridgehead seized by airborne troops

beachhead

a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation

Type of:

zone

an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic