Army Corps (Noun)
Meaning
An army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The commander-in-chief ordered the deployment of a large army corps to the war front to turn the tide in favor of their forces.
- Army corps often have access to more resources and heavy artillery compared to smaller units.
- During World War II, an entire army corps was besieged by enemy forces but managed to hold out until reinforcements arrived.
- The new army corps headquarters was located in a strategic position close to the border with the neighboring country.
- The commanding officer of the army corps worked tirelessly to ensure that all logistics and supply chains were in place for the impending battle.