From Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battalion
A battalion is a military unit of around 500-1500 men usually consisting of between two and six companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. Several battalions are grouped to form a regiment or a brigade.
19 posted on 03/02/2008 10:49:37 AM PST by Momaw Nadon
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