army of occupation

noun

1. an army occupying conquered territory to maintain order and to ensure the carrying out of peace or armistice terms.

Example Sentences

It is the way an army of occupation might intimidate its conquests into submission.

From Washington Post

Allen also was awarded the Army of Occupation medal, an honor to recognize veterans who had served in Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan or Korea immediately following World War II.

From Washington Times

Each report of police brutality is a reminder that they live under an army of occupation wearing blue and badges, restraining, incarcerating and often killing them for behavior that makes Daddy angry.

From Washington Post

Pflaum’s father had received many awards and honors while in the Army, including the Army of Occupation Medal, given to soldiers who performed occupation service after World War II in Germany, Italy, Austria or Japan.

From Washington Times

The RSF looks more like an army of occupation than an internal security force.

From BBC