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Logistikbataillon

logistics battalion

noun lo-GIS-tik-ba-ta-LYOHN Rare
People & Society Military

Usage Note

Logistikbataillon is a battalion-sized unit responsible for supplying, fuelling, and maintaining combat forces. Modern armies depend heavily on logistics; 'amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics' is a common military saying.

Examples

"Das Logistikbataillon versorgte die Kampftruppen mit Treibstoff und Munition."

Natural Translation

The logistics battalion supplied the combat troops with fuel and ammunition.

Literal Translation

The logistics-battalion supplied the combat-troops with fuel and ammunition.

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