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Latest revision as of 13:46, 12 August 2023
Corps (Army): A division of the army comprising, infantry, cavalry and artillery, in command of general officers. The British Army in times of peace is divided into 6 army corps, half of which are composed of regular troops and the remainder of Militia and Territorials. The strength of an army corps is not definitely fixed, but consists of about 40.000 men. [1]
References / notes
- ↑ Various contributors (1914). The War Book-of-Facts. 2nd Edition. A.W. Shaw Company, London p.140.
Compendium of the Great War on this day.
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Included are trench slang, service terms, expressions in everyday use, nicknames, the titles and origins of British and Commonwealth Regiments, and warfare in general. These words and phrases are contemporary with the war, which is reflected in the language used. Sources include: Soldier and Sailor Words and Phrases, The War Book-of-Facts and Odhams' A.B.C. of the Great War. Feel free to expand upon and improve this content.