human wave

English

Noun

human wave (plural human waves)

  1. (informal, military) A frontal assault by unprotected densely concentrated infantry against the enemy line.
    human wave tactics
    human wave assault
    The generals relied on costly human waves to make tiny conquests that they could sell to politicians and the population.
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