Truppenstärke

troop strength, force size

noun TROO-pen-shter-keh Rare

Usage Note

Truppenstärke describes the total numerical strength of a military force in a given area or mission. It is a standard term in defence reporting: die Truppenstärke erhöhen (increase troop numbers).

Examples

"Die Truppenstärke im Einsatzgebiet wurde auf 2000 Soldaten erhöht."

Natural Translation

The troop strength in the operational area was raised to 2,000 soldiers.

Literal Translation

The troop-strength in-the operational-area was to 2,000 soldiers raised.

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