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Gefechtsstand

command post

noun ge-FEKHTS-shtant Rare
People & Society Military

Also means

battle headquarters

Usage Note

Gefechtsstand is the field command post from which a unit commander directs operations. It is typically hardened or camouflaged and equipped with communications systems. Mobile Gefechtsstände are set up in vehicles.

Examples

"Der Bataillonskommandeur leitete den Angriff vom Gefechtsstand aus."

Natural Translation

The battalion commander directed the attack from the command post.

Literal Translation

The battalion-commander directed the attack from-the command-post out.

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