army
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He joined the Russian army a decade ago "to defend my homeland", but claims he will retire when he gets back, not return to the front.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
His dismissal is widely accepted to have been related to tensions between him and army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
After commanding the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to Congress rather than retaining control of the army.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
A wildfire in western Germany forced around 1,800 people to leave their homes overnight, officials said, with helicopters and army equipment deployed to help battle the flames.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
I ducked back down, my heart in my throat as I took in the mess that was the remains of the Union army in front of me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Airborne forces have traditionally been considered elite by many armies around the world, with airdrops remaining a fundamental part of conflict since World War II.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The movie, described as “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “Inglourious Basterds,” is based on Operation Fortitude, an effort during World War II in which double agents set a trap for Adolf Hitler and his armies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
And their confidence in front of TV cameras and on their own social media has won them armies of new admirers.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
During the Civil War, Oakland Green was wedged between opposing armies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
I wish to demonstrate more fully the failure of such armies.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
