high command

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The 62-year-old had held the position since 2014 and was considered Maduro's key ally within the military high command.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Xi now faces the challenge of rebuilding the military’s high command, balancing loyalty, professionalism and expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Articles in the German press have pointed to the recorded use of the slogan by several high-ranking Nazis, including Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess and the head of the Wehrmacht high command, Wilhelm Keitel.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024

Within the military high command, there are fears that the reservists’ protest has begun to affect the cohesion of the standing army.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Pickett said, “Well, I tell you, sir, frankly, my boys are beginning to wonder at the attitude of the high command toward my Division. My boys—” “George,” Longstreet said.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara