The men 'were garrisoned' in town.
troops defending the 'garrison'
a 'garrison' of 5,000 men
(..) secret to your attacks. It should be he who explains it. - What kind of beasts? - Rumors, your Majesty. How does a garrison of men disappear without a whisper. My name is Khadgar. I'm a Guardian novitiate. I was. I renounced my vows. (..)2016 Warcraft
(..) head home, big man. Someone has attacked one of your garrisons. It seems your king needs you, commander. The entire garrison, and no one saw anything. He was searching the bodies, here, in the barracks. Finally. Are you in command? (..)2016 Warcraft