general of the army
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Some 30 years later, Surovikin was promoted to general of the army, the second-highest military rank in Russia, which is achieved by just a handful of officers.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022
The Command of the Army Act prohibited the president from issuing military orders except through the commanding general of the army, who could not be relieved or reassigned without the consent of the Senate.
From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014
When De Gaulle appointed him chief of staff and inspector general of the army, De Lattre stated a premise: "Today it is necessary to prepare our youth for a national resurrection."
From Time Magazine Archive
Dr. Victor Vaughn, acting surgeon general of the army, has witnessed firsthand the effects of the influenza at Camp Devens, a military camp near Boston.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
David went to king Saul, who was the general of the army, and offered to fight the giant.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
