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| artillery |
the branch of an army that uses these weapons. [1/2 definitions] |
| brigade |
a part of the army, made up of more than one battalion. [1/2 definitions] |
| captain |
an officer of the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marines, holding the rank just below major. [1/7 definitions] |
| colonel |
an officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marines who ranks above lieutenant colonel and below general. |
| corporal2 |
an officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps who is ranked below sergeant and above private first class. |
| guerrilla |
one of a group of soldiers who do not work as part of an official army. Guerillas make surprise attacks against an enemy. |
| invasion |
an act or instance of invading by an enemy or hostile army. [1/2 definitions] |
| legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. [1/2 definitions] |
| offensive |
an attitude or position of attack; attacking side of an army or sports team. [1/4 definitions] |
| rank1 |
(plural) the common soldiers of an army. [1/6 definitions] |
| ration |
(plural) a fixed portion of food for each soldier in an army. [1/5 definitions] |
| resistance |
(often capitalized) a secret organization formed to oppose an army that has taken over a country. [1/3 definitions] |
| sergeant |
a rank above corporal in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force. [1/3 definitions] |
| soldier |
a person who serves in the army and who is not an officer. |
| thrust |
an attack by the army, navy, or other force. [1/4 definitions] |
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