der Generalstab
Translation
general staff
Examples
Der Generalstab plante die Militäroperation.
The general staff planned the military operation.
Er wurde in den Generalstab berufen.
He was appointed to the general staff.
Grammar Patterns
der Generalstab ((as subject)) as a subject The general staff makes the decisions.
Similar Words
Heeresleitung (army command), Militärführung (military leadership), Kommandozentrale (command center)
Etymology
From 'General' (general) and 'Stab' (staff, rod). Literally 'general's staff', meaning the body of officers assisting a commander.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'General' with his 'staff' (Stab) of advisors, forming the central command.