What is another word for Landwehr?

Pronunciation: [lˈandwe͡ɪə] (IPA)

Landwehr is a German term that refers to a military reserve force that is usually seen as a second line of defense. The term was originally used during the Napoleonic Wars of the 19th century, and since then, it has become part of the military lexicon. If you are looking for synonyms for Landwehr, some words that come to mind include the home guard, territorial defense force, militia, and national guard. These terms are often used interchangeably, especially when describing a military reserve force that serves to protect a nation in times of war or civil unrest. Other related terms include reserve army, reserve militia, and reserve defense force.

Synonyms for Landwehr:

What are the hypernyms for Landwehr?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Landwehr

The enemy having in line opposite the 78th Landwehr Regiment, the sector was very quiet, though the British did what they could to liven things up in the way of artillery shoots and indirect machine gun fire at night on the roads behind the enemy lines.
"The Story of the "9th King's" in France"
Enos Herbert Glynne Roberts
The fortress of Schweidnitz would screen their retreat, and the Landwehr of Silesia would make good the gaps in their ranks.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
Napoleon had bidden Oudinot, with his own corps and those of Reynier and Bertrand, in all about 70,000 men, to fight his way to Berlin, disperse the Landwehr and the "mad rabble" there, and, if the city resisted, set it in flames by the fire of fifty howitzers.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose

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