Royal Engineers

plural noun

1. a branch of the British army that undertakes the building of fortifications, mines, bridges, and other engineering works RE

Example Sentences

He served 41 years, and was for the last 25 years of his life office keeper of the Royal Engineers' Office in this town.

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All of which is very true, and proves that the colonel of Royal Engineers does not mean to let the opportunity pass.

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In the old days knowledge of map-making was, in the army, confined to the Royal Engineers.

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The operations of the field companies during this most trying time are worthy of the best traditions of the Royal Engineers.

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The Royal Engineers have been indefatigable in their efforts to assist the infantry in field, fortification, and trench work.

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