keannu
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Why do they use a plural form of "armies" in these two? I think "army" is sufficient to denote the meaning, but does the plural form have any real plural meanings like multiple armies combining many regiments, batallions, etc?
ex1) Before the year of 1500, the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas were three great civilizations in Mexico and South America. All three were defeated by Spanish armies,but some historians say that with the armies came an even more horrifying weapon : small pox.
ex2)... One famous example is Napoleon's invasion of Russia. At the time, many people thought he was going to conquer all of Europe. But he sent his armies into Russia during the winter, and they were defeated because of the severe cold....
ex1) Before the year of 1500, the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas were three great civilizations in Mexico and South America. All three were defeated by Spanish armies,but some historians say that with the armies came an even more horrifying weapon : small pox.
ex2)... One famous example is Napoleon's invasion of Russia. At the time, many people thought he was going to conquer all of Europe. But he sent his armies into Russia during the winter, and they were defeated because of the severe cold....