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Wehrmacht
VEH-uh-mahkht
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The unified armed forces of Nazi Germany between 1935 and 1945.
"Historians have written extensively on the structure and campaigns of the Wehrmacht."
How to Use Wehrmacht
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name for Germany's military during the Nazi era.
When to use it
A historical term used specifically for this period; not a general word for "army".
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Wehrmacht, literally "defence force".