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In literature, the term "squadron" conveys a sense of organized, collective action, often highlighting the disciplined cohesion of military units. It appears in contexts ranging from vast naval fleets maneuvering in unison, as seen in Verne’s depiction of ships moving together [1], to detailed historical accounts where coordinated cavalry and infantry units play pivotal roles in battle [2], [3]. The word also takes on a versatile quality in other narratives—sometimes emphasizing humor or metaphor, as in Twain’s observation of a crowding spectacle [4] or in Tolstoy’s recurring references that illustrate both literal and figurative groupings [5], [6]. Across classical epics and historical discourses—whether in Homer’s epic leadership [7] or Mahan’s strategic analyses [8], [9]—"squadron" is imbued with an image of concentrated strength and purposeful organization.
  1. It was instantaneous, and no squadron of ships ever maneuvered with greater togetherness.
    — from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of the World by Jules Verne
  2. They were charged in front and on the rear, and found to their surprise that they were being surrounded by the relieving squadron.
    — from The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Polybius
  3. Cortes himself commanded, in the principal vessel, over the whole squadron.
    — from The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
  4. and when you bunch a whole squadron of the Simplified together the spectacle is very nearly unendurable.
    — from What Is Man? and Other Essays by Mark Twain
  5. “Tomorrow our squadron is to be in reserve.
    — from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy
  6. I knew it,” replied a piping voice, and Lieutenant Telyánin, a small officer of the same squadron, entered the room.
    — from War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy
  7. Bold Agapenor, glorious at their head, (Ancaeus' son) the mighty squadron led.
    — from The Iliad by Homer
  8. Such, after the affair, was the opinion of the whole French squadron.
    — from The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by A. T. Mahan
  9. They however hearkened to Spain and sent De Ruyter, with a squadron of only eighteen ships and four fire-ships.
    — from The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by A. T. Mahan

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