combat fatigue

American  

noun

1. battle fatigue.

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combat fatigue British  

noun

1. another term for battle fatigue

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Etymology

Origin of combat fatigue

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

By then Jolani had discarded his name, along with his combat fatigues.

From BBC

Veterans of World War II were instead thought to suffer “shell shock” or “combat fatigue.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On a recent morning, National Guards troops — some dressed in full combat fatigues, others in T-shirts and shorts — could be seen exercising, milling about and playing a game of touch football.

From Los Angeles Times

They stand around in combat fatigues, holding their rifles and listening intently as she describes how the family's belongings were thrown into the street.

From BBC

He stepped back while burly Qatari airmen in combat fatigues made some adjustments.

From BBC