A bold onset is half the battle. (German) Away from the battle all are soldiers. (German) In the stress of battle brave men do not feel their wounds. (Roman) Seldom is there a battle from which no one escapes. (Irish) There is no battle unless there be...

"Battles" redirects here. For the band, see Battles (band). Generally, a battle is a specific instance of combat in warfare between two or more parties wherein each group will seek to defeat the others. Battles are most often fought during wars or...