manpower
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"They sell these individuals to military units and regional commands facing manpower shortages, or traffic substitute recruits on behalf of wealthier individuals seeking to buy their way out of service."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Firefighters would arrive on scene with a ready picture of the structure from all angles, saving critical time and keeping critical manpower on fire attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
With thousands of DNA profiles to process, fragmented remains and limited technical capacity and manpower, experts warn matching bodies to families could take weeks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Four and a half years into Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is facing a desperate manpower shortage.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
As Germany grew more desperate for manpower during the last months of war, the army offered Karl Schnibbe, who was jailed for distributing anti-Nazi leaflets, the opportunity to restore his honor by fighting for Germany.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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