supreme commander
the military officer commanding all allied forces in a theater of war.
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Chávez is constantly remembered as “supreme commander” with variations such as “forever alive and eternal commander.”
Venezuela’s Agony: Weak President, Strong Generals, Riots and Cocaine | Marcel Ventura | April 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs Deputy supreme commander of the Armed Forces, the Crown Prince also ordered withdrawal of troops from the streets.
He was placed beside the supreme commander at the head of the entire army.
A Christmas Gift | N. P. GravengaardTwo more Japanese divisions were sent out, with Prince Komatsu as supreme commander.
Should he become a supreme commander, even, this is one thing that does not change; it remains a give-and-take proposition.
The Armed Forces Officer | U. S. Department of Defense
As a part of this responsibility the assembly appoints and recalls the supreme commander of the armed forces.
Area Handbook for Romania | Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. WalpoleThe supreme commander of a combined force, or of several armies in the field.
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British Dictionary definitions for supreme commander
the military officer in overall command of all forces in one theatre of operations
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