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battalion

/bəˈtælɪən/

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noun

Bataillon

An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

Examples :

"The army battalion was responsible for securing the town square. "

Das Armeebataillon war für die Sicherung des Stadtplatzes zuständig.

military war unit organization group

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noun

Bataillon

An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.

Examples :

"The battalion of soldiers marched into the training camp, ready to begin their exercises as part of the larger brigade. "

Das Bataillon der Soldaten marschierte in das Trainingslager ein, bereit, ihre Übungen als Teil der größeren Brigade zu beginnen.

military war unit organization

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noun

Bataillon, Truppenverband

Any large body of troops.

Examples :

"The marching battalion of students filled the school courtyard. "

Das marschierende Bataillon von Schülern füllte den Schulhof.

military group war

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noun

Eine große Anzahl, eine Unmenge

(by extension) A great number of things.

Examples :

"After the soccer team won the championship, a battalion of fans rushed onto the field. "

Nachdem die Fußballmannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte, stürmte eine Unmenge von Fans auf das Feld.

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verb

In Bataillone formieren

To form into battalions.

Examples :

"The army officers quickly battalioned the new recruits into formation. "

Die Offiziere formierten die neuen Rekruten schnell in Bataillone.