fog of war
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fog of war — idiom
1. the confusion and lack of clear information that exists during a military battle
1.idiom
Definition
the confusion and lack of clear information that exists during a military battle, often leading to mistakes or unexpected outcomes.
Example
General Tendai knew that the fog of war made it impossible to predict the enemy's next move.
The documentary explored how the fog of war affected both soldiers and their families back home.