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Commissariat

usgb/ˌkɑːmɪˈseriət/Volume
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Military UsagePlay
Primarily used in military contexts to refer to logistics and supplies. SlideHe served in the commissariat during the war, ensuring troops were well-supplied.
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Not Just FoodPlay
Although it involves food, 'commissariat' includes all types of military supplies. SlideThe commissariat ensured the delivery of ammunition and medical kits alongside rations.
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The term retains value for historical writing or re-enactments. SlideThe historical novel detailed the workings of the commissariat in the Napoleonic Wars.