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Commissariat

usgb/ˌkɑːmɪˈseriət/Volume
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Military Usage

Primarily used in military contexts to refer to logistics and supplies.

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He served in the commissariat during the war, ensuring troops were well-supplied.
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Not Just Food

Although it involves food, 'commissariat' includes all types of military supplies.

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The commissariat ensured the delivery of ammunition and medical kits alongside rations.
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Historical Context

The term retains value for historical writing or re-enactments.

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The historical novel detailed the workings of the commissariat in the Napoleonic Wars.
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