war footing
- the condition or status of a military force or other organization when operating under a state of war or as if a state of war existed.
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Origin of war footing
First recorded in 1890–95
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Kept virtually on a war-footing since 1912, the Greeks kicked over the traces.
The New World of IslamLothrop Stoddard
By the middle of November the Scotch army was thoroughly remodelled and placed on its war-footing.
MonkJulian Corbett
During a period of thirty years the South was gradually assuming a war-footing.
The Seventh RegimentGeorge L. Wood
With this increase, and the aid of our reserves, and our brave auxiliaries, our army will be placed on a war-footing.
The Life of a Celebrated BuccaneerRichard Clynton
One and a half enemy corps had invaded Upper Alsace before our troops could be collected and placed on a war-footing.
What Germany ThinksThomas F. A. Smith