brigade
brigade, a unit in military organization commanded by a brigadier general or colonel and composed of two or more subordinate units, such as regiments or battalions.
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Article Title:
brigade
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
16 May 2024
Access Date:
November 13, 2026