the fortunes of war

The course and outcomes of war, whether good or bad. The brilliant mathematician managed to decipher the enemy's code, turning the fortunes of war in favor of the allied forces.

the fortunes of war

the unpredictable events of war.

fortunes of war

The results of combat or other competition (see also win some, lose some). This expression, at first meaning simply that the issue of battle is uncertain (as Cicero put it in Pro Milone, 52 b.c.), dates from the fifteenth century, when William Caxton used it in his version of one of Aesop’s fables (“fortune of warre”). Later it was transferred to other undertakings in which the outcome is not a certainty.

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释义	the fortunes of war the fortunes of war The course and outcomes of war, whether good or bad. The brilliant mathematician managed to decipher the enemy's code, turning the fortunes of war in favor of the allied forces. See also: fortune, of, war Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the fortunes of war the unpredictable events of war. See also: fortune, of, war Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary fortunes of war The results of combat or other competition (see also win some, lose some). This expression, at first meaning simply that the issue of battle is uncertain (as Cicero put it in Pro Milone, 52 b.c.), dates from the fifteenth century, when William Caxton used it in his version of one of Aesop’s fables (“fortune of warre”). Later it was transferred to other undertakings in which the outcome is not a certainty. See also: fortune, of, war The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: fortunes of war declare war declare war on declare war on (someone or something) press the button late unpleasantness the late unpleasantness unpleasantness dogs of war take the King's shilling References in classic literature I do not wish to utilize the fortunes of war to humiliate an honored monarch. War and Peace "Hush, friend Sancho," replied Don Quixote, "the fortunes of war more than any other are liable to frequent fluctuations; and moreover I think, and it is the truth, that that same sage Friston who carried off my study and books, has turned these giants into mills in order to rob me of the glory of vanquishing them, such is the enmity he bears me; but in the end his wicked arts will avail but little against my good sword." Don Quixote And in his final days, directing nonexistent armies, no fantasy was more persistent than that the fortunes of war could be turned at the last hour by an unforeseen technological breakthrough - a wonder weapon. Fuhrer's funnies (Adolph Hitler never gave up hope in the invention of a superior weapon which would enable Germany to win World War Two) When the fortunes of war turned against Hitler, both Bandera and Shukevych turned against the Germans, and then in turn resisted the Soviets. Ukraine should pot celebrate Nazi collaborator The legendary German U-boat killer, largely responsible for winning the Battle of the Atlantic, and turning the fortunes of war to Allied advantage, is immortalised in crew sweater, holding a pair of binoculars and looking out to sea. A chance to salute our Forces MY CITY Nor does he mention the diversion of resources from Wehrmacht fighting power owing to Hitler's mad preoccupation with the extermination of Jews, even as the fortunes of war turned against his forces. Strategy, operations, and the Margin of Victory War to Be Won: Fighting the Second World War, "The period between May 1942 and July 1943 witnessed a major shift in the fortunes of war" (303). On "The Centurion Mindset and the Army's Strategic Leader Paradigm" Seeing each battle expertly described by a team of historians, educators and re-enactors makes the reader keenly aware of just how precarious and elusive the fortunes of war were for all participants. Niagara at War, 1812: Re-enactments of the Niagara Peninsula Chapter titles include, A House of Bad Fame, Bloomingdale, The Fortunes of War, and Murder Most Foul. The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel: A Story of Marriage and Money in the Early Republic Step inside the only surviving Boeing 707 cockpit, see the Scottish Concorde, learn about life on an su Sc airbase - and sample the Fortunes of War. TICKETS: Adults PS10, children (five-16) PS5. Have a BLASTin the PAST Although his wealth, and hence Tyneside's prosperity, derived in no small part from the fortunes of war, Armstrong seems to have been scrupulous in dealing with the government. What will happen next in shadowy arms trade? The fortunes of war in different parts of the country have helped to determine stock prices; although much of the country's industrial base has been destroyed, other parts have continued operating. Syrian investors flock to Damascus bourse to protect savings Madoc''s ability to give life to German villains also surfaced in the TV series The Fortunes of War, and in 1974 he played a corrupt priest in BBC Wales serial, Twm Sion Cati. Actor Madoc under spotlight "Unfortunately, it is the fortunes of war," admitted Grossmith. Noc ompensation for Herefordb ookies Highlights of the museum include the Fortunes of War gallery, which tells the story of the airfield's wartime past, while there is a parachute store, and some actual aircraft from the war, including a Vulcan bomber and a HAMPDEN EXPERIENCE COMEDIAN and Record columnist Des Clarke loves football. Summer loving it
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