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View synonyms for forced march

forced march

noun

, Military.
  1. any march that is longer than troops are accustomed to and maintained at a faster pace than usual, generally undertaken for a particular objective under emergency conditions.


forced march

noun

  1. military a march in which normal needs are subordinated to the need for speed


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Word History and Origins

Origin of forced march1

First recorded in 1760–70

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