seat of war
Example Sentences
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From this time no more complaints were heard of the tardy arrival of intelligence from the seat of war.
From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert
His letters from the seat of war not only gave the best description of the battles fought and of the military position of affairs, but, also, of the political state of the kingdom.
From Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent by Headley, Joel Tyler
The nearer I approached the seat of war, the less I heard about it.
From The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid by Collins, Dennis
"What do you hear from the seat of war?" asked Philip, turning to Brenda, as if to change the subject.
From Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah
With the hope of preventing this, a force of three hundred Menominee Indians was recruited there, and sent to the seat of war, officered by American and French residents.
From Stories of the Badger State by Thwaites, Reuben Gold
