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   battalion

   /bəˈtalɪən/

   noun

   • 1. a large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade. Similar unitregimentbrigadeforcegarrisondivisionsquadronsquadcompanysectiondetachmentcontingentlegioncorpstroopgroupcohort
   • ▪ a large organized group of people pursuing a common aim. Similar crowdarmymobthronghordeswarmmultitudeherdhostmassdrovelarge number

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French bataillon, from Italian battaglione, from battaglia ‘battle’, from Latin (see battle).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BattalionBattalion - Wikipedia

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   A battalion is a military unit of up to one thousand soldiers, commanded by a lieutenant colonel and subdivided into companies. Learn about the origin, composition, and NATO symbols of battalions in different countries and branches of service.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › battalionBattalion | Military Unit Structure & Organization | Britannica

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   Sep 21, 2024 · A battalion is a tactical military organization composed of a headquarters and two or more companies, batteries, or similar units. Learn about the origin, evolution, and structure of battalions in different armies and military forces.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of battalion in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A battalion is a large military unit under a single leader, consisting of three or more companies. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see its pronunciation and translations, and explore related words and phrases.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBATTALION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A battalion is a large military unit under a single leader, consisting of three or more companies. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from literature and find out its pronunciation and translations.

7. www.thirteen.org › blog-post › u-s-army-units-explained-fromU.S. Army Units Explained: From Squads to Brigades to Corps -...

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   Learn how the U.S. Army is organized from the smallest unit, a squad, to the largest, a field army, and how they fought in the Vietnam War. Find out the number of soldiers, commanders, and examples of each unit level.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › battalionBattalion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of battalion as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A battalion is a large group of troops, a military unit, or a company of soldiers.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › military-unitMilitary unit | Definition, Facts, & Examples | Britannica

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   A military unit is a group with a specific role in a larger military organization. Learn about the history and types of military units, from ancient phalanxes and legions to modern battalions and brigades.