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Were and when did Knights fight?
knights usually fought as heavy cavalry, comitted to the fight against either the enemy's infantry or other knights. They should not be wasted against spears, but formations of infantry as the medieval equivalent of the wrecking ball
What were the two types of soldiers in d day?
infantry and engineers
What were four tools of the Blitzkrieg?
1. infantry 2. armor 3. artillery 4. aircraft
What is an Antonym for Infantry?
The word infantry does not have an antonym.
When was Maratha Light Infantry created?
Maratha Light Infantry was created in 1922.
What is a peltast?
A peltast was a light infantryman, unarmoured, equipped with crescent shaped shield and javelins, used to harrass armoured infantry formations and archers, and as well fill the gap between armoured infantry formations and their flanking cavalry. They were mainly hired from the tribesmen of Thrace.
What was one of the basic infantry formations used in the US Civil War?
The basic infantry formations was a line of regiments deployed two men deep with skirmishes ahead to prepare the way and support units a few hundred yards in the rear to cover for accidents or some type of unforeseen problem.
Are infantry cavalry and the navy still in existence?
Infantry is still in existence, because that was our main approach at Iraq. Cavalry exists in the form of cars in place of horses. Navy definitely exists: There's a whole branch in the military for that. There are two types of cavalry still in existence - armoured cavalry, and air cavalry. The infantry element of an air cav unit was replaced by air assault infantry, but attack and scout helicopter formations are still part of air cav.
Why the could the Persians not defeat the Greeks or Macedonians?
The Persian infantry was unarmoured and could not stand up to Greek and Macedonian infantry formations, particularly after both raised cavalry forces to match those of the Persians.
4 major types of land formations?
in heaven
Were and when did Knights fight?
knights usually fought as heavy cavalry, comitted to the fight against either the enemy's infantry or other knights. They should not be wasted against spears, but formations of infantry as the medieval equivalent of the wrecking ball
What are the names of the four types of formations you will use in employing your squad during a riot?
The four types of formations commonly used in employing a squad during a riot are: line formation, wedge formation, diamond formation, and skirmish formation. The choice of formation depends on the specific objectives, level of chaos, and potential threats encountered during the riot.
What were the two types of soldiers in d day?
infantry and engineers
What type of infantry is the most basic?
I suppose light infantry, although not so much anymore, especially as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have required them to adapt to mechanised operations. Currently, the US Army only has two distinct types of infantry - those who operate mortars, and those who don't. Prior to 2002, there were four main infantry MOS - 11B (light infantry), 11C (mortars), 11H (TOW anti-tank), and 11M (mechanised). 11H and 11M were folded into 11B, so there is no longer any distinction made between mechanised infantry soldiers and light infantry soldiers.
Can you explain the meaning and significance of the keyword "four up four down" in the context of military formations?
In military formations, "four up four down" refers to the arrangement of soldiers in a line, with four soldiers standing up and four soldiers kneeling or lying down behind them. This formation provides both firepower and cover, allowing for effective defense or attack strategies.
What very long weapon did the first bayonets on muskets replace that served to repel cavalry charges on infantry formations?
pike men because the cavarly will get naled and it was a wall of spears
Were Spartans invovled in the battle of marathon?
Yes , heavily armoured Athenian infantry were known as Hoplites who fought at the battle of Marathon against the Persians in tightly knit formations known as a phalanx .
