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(A FIGHT BETWEEN ARMED FORCES)
The battle was very fierce. - Die Schlacht war sehr hart.
They won the battle. - Sie gewannen die Schlacht.
(THE KILLING OF ANIMALS FOR FOOD)
The slaughter of the animals was brutal. - Die Schlacht der Tiere war grausam.
The slaughter took place at dawn. - Die Schlacht fand im Morgengrauen statt.