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An army is the land-based military force of a country, made up of soldiers trained and equipped to defend the nation. Armies matter because they protect a country's territory, security, and interests both at home and abroad.
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An army, ground force or land force is an armed force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch, or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by possessing an army aviation component. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army.
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