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Battle cry. A battle cry or war cry is a yell or chant taken up in battle, usually by members of the same combatant group. Battle cries are not necessarily articulate (e.g. "Eulaliaaaa!", "Alala"..), although they often aim to invoke patriotic or religious sentiment.
Learn the meaning of battle cry as a war cry or a rallying slogan, and see how it is used in sentences and word history. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for battle cry.
Dec 1, 2019 · Learn about the origins and meanings of the battle cries used by ancient Greeks, medieval Crusaders, Mongols, French, Japanese, Texans, Confederates, and more. From "Alala" to "Geronimo", these war whoops inspired courage, fear, and loyalty on the battlefield.
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- 'Remember the Alamo' On February 23, 1836, Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna besieged Colonel William B. Travis and some 200 Texas independence fighters at a former Franciscan mission known as the Alamo.
- The Rebel Yell. “It was the ugliest sound that any mortal ever heard—even a mortal exhausted and unnerved by two days of hard fighting, without sleep, without rest, without food and without hope.”
- Greek 'Alala' and 'Eleleu' When they marched toward their enemies in their organized phalanx formations, Ancient Greek troops typically belted out battle hymns, or “paeans,” designed to invoke the god Apollo and help calm their nerves.
- The Roman Barritus. The ancient Roman legions usually marched in silence to maintain order in their ranks, but once they encountered the enemy, their lines would erupt with intimidating war cries that some described as resembling the sound of a stampeding elephant.
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- The Roman Barritus. Unlike their Greek forebearers who drilled to music, ancient Roman soldiers typically marched in silence. But once they encountered the enemy, the soldiers would let out a unified war cry to intimidate their foes.
- Oorah! “Oorah!” has been the go-to battle cry for the U.S. Marine Corps since about the Vietnam War. It’s not only used as a battle cry, but also as a way for Marines to greet their fellow leathernecks.
- Rebel Yell. Confederate soldiers in the American Civil War developed a uniquely terrifying battle cry to intimidate their enemy and boost their own morale.
- Uukhai! The Mongols of the 13th century were reported to have yelled “Uukhai!” as they went into battle. The translation is something like our modern “Hurray!”
Oct 6, 2017 · Learn about the mysterious origins of "HOOAH", a fearsome battle cry that's heard on battlefields and among battalions deployed around the globe. Explore four theories, from Seminole tribal chief to Vietnamese soldier, and the Army's official stance on the meaning of "HOOAH".
