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field marshal

NOUN
highest-ranking army officer
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His international rise has coincided with a consolidation of military power in Pakistan, which has seen the field marshal given an extended term.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

And as a field marshal, he is allowed to take on additional duties even after his retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025

In 1993, he was promoted to field marshal - the highest rank in the Army.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2024

Melissah Shishido, 60, a friend and fifth-grade teacher, emerged as field marshal for the operation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

“This is not peace,” declared French field marshal Ferdinand Foch.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman


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