battallion

[US]/bəˈtaljən/
[UK]/bəˈtæljən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A large military unit consisting of several companies or troops
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Example Sentences

the battalion marched at dawn toward the enemy position.

a battalion of elite troops defended the border.

the commander led his battalion into the fierce battle.

three battalions launched a coordinated assault on the hill.

the infantry battalion advanced under heavy enemy fire.

our battalion suffered heavy casualties in the campaign.

the tank battalion provided crucial support during the attack.

he was promoted to command a battalion of soldiers.

the battalion held its ground against repeated assaults.

reinforcements were sent to strengthen the battalion.

the entire battalion surrendered after weeks of siege.

the battalion trained new recruits for three months.

the battalion ran out of ammunition during the battle.

orders came directly from battalion headquarters.

all battalions fought together in the major offensive.

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