Battle sites?

As a detective trying to solve the mystery of the crossword clue “Battle sites,” the first insight that comes to mind is that this is not referring to actual physical locations of battles. Instead, it must be a play on words, a clue hinting at something else. That’s when I remember the popularity of war blogs. These blogs covered all kinds of battles, from wars to political disputes and controversies. The term “battle” is thus being used in a broader sense, referring to any conflict or disagreement. Hence, the answer to the crossword clue could be “WARBLOGS.” These sites are like war zones where writers and commentators battle it out with their opinions, making it an ideal solution that perfectly matches the clue.