war story

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noun

an account or anecdote concerning one's personal experiences, especially in military combat, during a war.

Informal. a story about hardships, ordeals, or adventures one has undergone.

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Nearby words

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Origin of war story

First recorded in 1860–65

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Examples from the Web for war story

This is not a war-story, but the tale of the making of a man.
Sergeant York And His People|Sam Cowan