What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attention-seeker covering British sailors in battle? (6)" mean?

The definition is "battle". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RN (synonym="RN") in AHEM (synonym="AHEM") = ARNHEM; definition: "battle?" The answer is ARNHEM.

Attention-seeker covering British sailors in battle? (6)

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