the strength of an army

  • 1On the strength of — Strength Strength, n. [OE. strengthe, AS. streng[eth]u, fr. strang strong. See {Strong}.] 1. The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force;… …

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  • 2Upon the strength of — Strength Strength, n. [OE. strengthe, AS. streng[eth]u, fr. strang strong. See {Strong}.] 1. The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force;… …

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  • 3History of the People's Liberation Army — Military history of the People s Republic of China redirects here. The history of the People s Liberation Army began in 1927 with the start of the Chinese Civil War and spans to the present, having developed from a peasant guerrilla force into… …

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  • 4Army on the Frontier — The Army on the Frontier is a term applied to the activities of the United States Army stationed near the frontier settlements from the beginning of national existence until about 1890, the end of the settlers frontier. The principal functions… …

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  • 5Modernization of the People's Liberation Army — Main article: History of the People s Liberation Army The military modernization program of the People s Liberation Army which began in the late 1970s had three major focuses. First, under the political leadership of Deng Xiaoping, the military… …

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  • 6Military Anthem of the People's Liberation Army — Not to be confused with the Military Anthem of the Eighth Route Army. The Military Anthem of the Chinese People s Liberation Army (Chinese: 中国人民解放军军歌; pinyin: Zhōng Guó Rén Mín Jiě Fàng Jūn Jūn Gē), also known as the March of the Chinese People s …

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  • 7The Base (film) — The Base is a 1999 action/thriller film written by Jeff Albert and Hesh Rephun, produced by Dana Dubosky and Mark L. Lester, directed by Mark L. Lester and stars Mark Dacascos, Tim Abell and Paula Trickey.Tagline: One Man. The Strength of an Army …

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  • 8on the strength of — {prep.} With faith or trust in; depending upon; with the support of. * /On the strength of Jim s promise to guide us, we decided to climb the mountain./ * /Bill started a restaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army./ …

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  • 9on the strength of — {prep.} With faith or trust in; depending upon; with the support of. * /On the strength of Jim s promise to guide us, we decided to climb the mountain./ * /Bill started a restaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army./ …

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  • 10on\ the\ strength\ of — prep. With faith or trust in; depending upon; with the support of. On the strength of Jim s promise to guide us, we decided to climb the mountain. Bill started a restaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army …

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