The phrase "whole army" refers to every single person in a military force, including soldiers, officers, and commanders. It means the entire group or a complete collection of members serving in the army. Full definition
When the topic of FR (short for Front - engined Rear - wheel drive) roadsters is raised, the Mazda Miata MX - 5, or Eunos Roadster, is invariably brought up, with whole armies of drivers and enthusiastic non-drivers alike pumping the air in affirmation of the little Mazda's status as roost ruler. (motor-prime.com)
Hyrule Warriors is coming to Wii U this year, and Tecmo Koei's new character trailer shows Link throwing down against whole armies with the Master Sword. (vg247.com)
Something about introducing order to a chaotic world appealed to him, as he acknowledged in Turnaround, his 1998 memoir: Growing up in Boston's blue - collar Dorchester neighborhood, this son of a two - paycheck chrome - plant employee found it thrilling to serve as a sixth - grade crossing guard, and he spent many hours of his boyhood creating whole armies of miniature clay soldiers, detailing them down to the hand - painted insignia on their hats. (politico.com)