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In ancient times, heavily armed foot soldiers were called heavy infantry. This term is often used to describe the soldiers in the armies of Alexander the great.
It is a militia.
They were primarily armed with weapons taken from the dead and wounded.
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Japan had more soldiers but Germany's were better trained and armed.
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. . . a Phalanx .
The soldiers rode into battle, armed with sabres.
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. . . a Phalanx .
A group of soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
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