Cryptic crossword clue
Battle shows soldiers in TA centres getting organised

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word REENACTMENTS

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The straight part
We know that "Battle shows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case battle shows = reenactments.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REENACTMENTS mean?

REENACTMENTS noun
  1. The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

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