concept   battalion
culture   Former Soviet Union
statement   A battalion in the Former Soviet Union consists of 500-800 soldiers and is led by a major.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 battalion Former Soviet Union A large military unit typically consisting of 800 to 1200 soldiers. 1
2 battalion Former Soviet Union countries In the Russian military, a battalion is often larger than in Western countries, consisting of around 500-800 soldiers and led by a major. 1