brigadier in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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brigadier in the PONS Dictionary

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brigadier [ˌbrɪgəˈdɪəʳ] N Brit, brigadier general [Am ˌbrɪgədɪrˈdʒenərəl] N Am MIL

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In 1696 his fortunes improved; he was made brigadier general, and then in 1704 rose to the rank of major-general.
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In 1865, he was made a brigadier general but was soon again accused of disobedience.
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Later, he was elected brigadier-general of the state militia.
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The bravery and intelligence he showed on this occasion deservedly earned him the rank of brigadier general.
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A major general is superior to a brigadier but subordinate to lieutenant general.
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He was never officially promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
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Critics suggested the name change was an attempt to justify a brigadier generals star for the new units commanders, though it did nt work.
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This appeared on its own for the now obsolete rank of brigadier-general.
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He was promoted to brigadier in 1702, to major-general in 1704 and to lieutenant-general in 1710.
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He was given command of a regiment of foot and was made successively a brigadier-general, a major-general and a lieutenant-general.
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