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demobilization

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The disorganization or disarming of troops which have previously been mobilized or called into active service; the change from a war footing to a peace footing.

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demobilization of factories Source: Internet

immediate demobilization of the reserves Source: Internet

In December 1944, between 35 and 70 Senegalese infantrymen, depending on the source, were shot and killed by French Army troops in Thiaroye, a demobilization camp. Source: Internet

I felt ashamed of myself as a drag on Nancy, but had sworn on the very day of my demobilization never to be under anyone's orders for the rest of my life. Source: Internet

Following the demobilization at the end of the war he was the most senior (former) member of the Palmach that remained in the IDF. Source: Internet

A peace accord was signed in November 2016, leading to the demobilization of FARC rebels and a transformation of the guerrilla group into a political party. Source: Internet

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