battlefield commander

collocation in English

meaningsofbattlefieldandcommander

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battlefield
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbæt.əl.fiːld/us
/ˈbæt̬.əl.fiːld/
a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought in ...
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commander
noun[C]
uk
/kəˈmɑːn.dər/us
/kəˈmæn.dɚ/
an officer who is in charge of a military operation, or an officer of a particular rank in many countries' ...
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(Definition ofbattlefieldandcommanderfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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On the basis of "use them or lose them", there is an increasing temptation for abattlefieldcommanderto use these pieces.
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As anybattlefieldcommanderwill know, it is a matter of small packets and many of them.
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Knowing the capabilities of one's opponent and devising tactics that take those into account is the primary focus of anybattlefieldcommander.
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The viewer was asked to imagine themselves in the mind of thebattlefieldcommander, and would choose from 3 options for how to proceed.
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These drones are a force multiplier by giving thebattlefieldcommanderan eye in the sky without risking a pilot.
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He does not serve as a directbattlefieldcommander.
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Hodge was considered a greatbattlefieldcommander, but a poor diplomat.
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This will provide battlefield commanders with high quality, timely and accurate information.
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They also provide overall strategic direction on military matters, but in practice tactical and logistical matters are left to the battlefield commanders.
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Battlefield commanders were then given a new flexibility, which increased the tempo of operations and allowed them to quickly apply concentrated power at strategic points.
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