But how far removed is such an attempt from declaring and entering into a full scale war!

For two weeks near the end of the year, a small scale war seemed likely, but was averted after diplomatic talks.

But the same could be said of organized crime and the propensity for large scale war.

Full scale war between the opposing forces broke out in June 1946.

This dispute was developed into a full scale war by August 2006.

This could be anything from a strategic assault to a full scale war on the frontier.

In a generation or two, they would have the strength and the weapons for a full scale war of conquest.

The full scale civil war resumed from early 1947.

But the two kingdoms did not resume a full scale war.

We've got a small scale holy war on our hands.