Usage Note
Brigade is a military formation larger than a regiment, typically 3,000-5,000 troops, commanded by a Brigadegeneral. In the Bundeswehr, brigades are the main manoeuvre units. The word is occasionally used in non-military contexts for any organised group.
Examples
"Die Brigade trainierte gemeinsam mit NATO-Verbündeten für den Einsatz."
Natural Translation
The brigade trained together with NATO allies for deployment.
Literal Translation
The brigade trained together with NATO-allies for the deployment.
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