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commanders in chief

n. (plural of commander in chief English)

Usage examples of "commanders in chief".

The swarm of Bronnitskis and Wintzingerodes and their like still further embittered the relations between the commanders in chief, and even less unity resulted.

I feel sure that an exposition of your views would go far to cut through that inevitable layer of insulation between field commanders and commanders in chief, assuming you are willing to support my own conclusions and arguments.

Under the Spartan constitution the Kings were the commanders in chief, and could issue orders directly to their generals.