army divisions
Corps and brigades
Army divisions are large military units, typically consisting of 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers under a general's command.
A division combines infantry, artillery, and support elements into a self-sufficient fighting force.
Historically, divisions were the basic building blocks of armies in major conflicts: Three divisions advanced on the capital.
The term also refers to organizational branches within an army structure.
- mechanizedPowered by machines
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- battle readyPrepared for armed conflict
- front lineCombat's forward edge
- infantryGround combat troops
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