army
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He joined the Russian army a decade ago "to defend my homeland", but claims he will retire when he gets back, not return to the front.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In 2024, the military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, died after an army helicopter that was carrying 11 people crashed in the west of the country, with only two survivors.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I feel anger in my heart that only some people must go to the army and serve," said Ronen, 20, who has been fighting in Gaza and southern Lebanon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
After commanding the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to Congress rather than retaining control of the army.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
If I could convince him to come along, the monstrous boy-ogre would be my one-soldier army!
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
Washington launched his Delaware River attack in 1776 with armies marching at the foot speed of Caesar’s legions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The movie, described as “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “Inglourious Basterds,” is based on Operation Fortitude, an effort during World War II in which double agents set a trap for Adolf Hitler and his armies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Without support from ethnic minority armies, he predicted loosely organised PDFs would agree to truces or abandon the democratic cause to become "localised warlords" -- or "be wiped out".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
And their confidence in front of TV cameras and on their own social media has won them armies of new admirers.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some adventurous young Americans had enlisted in the Canadian or British armies or joined the French Foreign Legion.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
