army of occupation

American  

noun

1. an army occupying conquered territory to maintain order and to ensure the carrying out of peace or armistice terms.

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Example Sentences

Despite his previous hardships, Mr Baldwin went back to Germany after the war ended with the Royal Scots Fusiliers to serve in the Army of Occupation.

From BBC

Allen also was awarded the Army of Occupation medal, an honor to recognize veterans who had served in Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan or Korea immediately following World War II.

From Washington Times

Each report of police brutality is a reminder that they live under an army of occupation wearing blue and badges, restraining, incarcerating and often killing them for behavior that makes Daddy angry.

From Washington Post

Pflaum’s father had received many awards and honors while in the Army, including the Army of Occupation Medal, given to soldiers who performed occupation service after World War II in Germany, Italy, Austria or Japan.

From Washington Times

He was killed in a freakish explosion while he was with the Army of Occupation in Japan.

From Literature