Battalion

usgb/bəˈtæliən/
noun

A large organized group of soldiers who are ready to fight in a battle.

A battalion of soldiers was dispatched to the war zone.
Visual representation of "battalion" - A large organized group of soldiers who are ready to fight in a battle.

Often appears as...

  • infantry battalion
  • armored battalion
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Military Unit

Understand 'battalion' as part of a military hierarchy; it’s smaller than a brigade but larger than a company.

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He was promoted and took command of the entire battalion.
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Combat Context

'Battalion' implies readiness for combat and can denote a sense of urgency or importance in military operations.

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The battalion mobilized overnight to reinforce the front lines.
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Specialization

'Battalion' can indicate a specialized group within an army, like engineers or signal corps.

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An engineering battalion was brought in to construct the bridge.
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