limited war

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Korea was frustrating in part because, like Ukraine, it was a limited war.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022

After becoming interested in theories of deterrence and limited war, he decided that nuclear strategy lent itself to his evolving ideas about bargaining and game theory.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2016

But it has been a greatly limited war of airstrikes under strict rules of engagement and a gradual buildup of 3,500 troops restricted to training and advising.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2015

“We are in a limited war against an unlimited enemy,” Panetta said, which will require a long-term strategy and a president who communicates fully and effectively with the public and Congress.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2014

The theoretical weakness of limited war at this point is the arrest of your offensive action.

From Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)