desertion

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One of his first initiatives is an audit of battlefield losses -- ranking commanders based on casualty levels, in an attempt to address high levels of desertion among rank-and-file troops and the unpopularity of mobilisation.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The charges included voluntary surrender, attempting to voluntarily surrender and desertion from a military unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

This clueless performance will lead to a completely empty Rose Bowl and eventual desertion of NIL sponsors.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

Soldiers are underpaid, under-equipped and often have poor morale, with desertion having long been an issue.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

It stands in ominous desertion, as though there’s a minefield around it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen