Their aims were achieved quickly and with relatively little bloodshed.
This election result could well lead to further bloodshed.
to avert bloodshed — предотвращать кровопролитие
to avoid further bloodshed — избегать дальнейшего кровопролития
to forestall bloodshed — предотвращать кровопролитие
кровопролитие; массовое убийство, бойня
• R-rated film feature, maybe
• The shedding of blood resulting in murder
• Indiscriminate slaughter