decisive engagement

Kesin sonuçlu muharebe, muhabereye tamamýyla girme, yenen ve yenilen tarafý kesin olarak belirleyecek muharebe

In land and naval warfare, an engagement in which a unit is considered fully committed and cannot maneuver or extricate itself. In the absence of outside assistance, the action must be fought to a conclusion and either won or lost with the forces at hand.
  

Kesin sonuçla muharebe