Noun
A committee of high-ranking military officers convened to consult on urgent matters in wartime.
Synonym: war council
A meeting convened to address a crisis or to make a plan of attack.
Synonym: war council
to hold a council of war
A hastily convened council of war voted to evacuate the area and retreat. Source: Internet
Coulter, The Confederate States of America, p. 343 A council of war by the victorious Confederate generals decided not to advance against larger numbers of fresh Federal troops in defensive positions. Source: Internet
Herodotus tells us that Xerxes held a council of war, at which the Persian general Mardonius tried to make light of the defeat: Sire, be not grieved nor greatly distressed because of what has befallen us. Source: Internet
He called a council of war and asked his corps commanders to vote about whether to stay and fight or to withdraw. Source: Internet
In December 1871, she was brought before the 6th council of war and charged with offences, including trying to overthrow the government, encouraging citizens to arm themselves, and herself using weapons and wearing a military uniform. Source: Internet
Upon ceasefire, Arnold called a council of war with his fellow officers, proposing a plan to escape the British fleet via rowboats under the cover of night. Source: Internet