An early type of one-or-two-man artillery that could be easily moved from place to place. It fired small explosives at short ranges to take out enemy positions, often before the main troops attacked. It was found commonly during World War II.
by Nicolai February 15, 2004
The independent leader of a private military detachment which uses civil dominion over the residents of a region, usually by military force.
Bosnia, Serbia, and several similar countries used to be ruled by warlord factions in the 1990s until NATO and expeditionary forces brought about factional demise.
by Nicolai April 10, 2004
Raymond became an acolyte for the church.
by Nicolai March 30, 2004
The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the United States of America. He or she is appointed by the current President of the United States to serve at the cabinet level for as long as the appointing President is in power. He or she must be confirmed by the United States Congress before he or she can take the oath of office.
by Nicolai August 11, 2004
The equivalent to a lieutenant in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Untersturmführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.
Ralph became a leutnant.
by Nicolai February 15, 2004
by Nicolai April 03, 2004
The equivalent to a colonel in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Standartenführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.
Rudolph was an oberst.
by Nicolai February 15, 2004