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Glossary Item: Naval fleet |
Name | Naval fleet |
Description | A large formation of warships, and the largest formation in any navy. A fleet at sea is the direct equivalent of an army on land and generally assigned to a particular ocean or sea. Most fleets are normally commanded by an admiral and divided into several squadrons. |
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