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Light Infantry: Combat force armed with rifles and side-arms. No heavy weapons, RPG's, HMG. May be equipped with a 7.62mm LMG. Heavy Infantry: Armed with HMG, RPG's or Rockets, any form of hand held or tri-pod based weaponry, usually above 7.62mm rounds. i could go into more detail but ... this is a general question. Specify units it should show what their equipment is.
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Are the marines light infantry?
I would say no. The term light infantry implies mobility overland. Marine units of some countries may be designated as light infantry, but most marines today are primarily for the establishment of a beachhead. They move a short distance from ship to shore, not strictly infantry, and they are rather heavy.
Why did they only have 300 soldiers?
If you are talking about the Spartans at Thermopylai, they had 300 hoplites (heavy infantry), 2,100 light infantry, and there were about 7,000 from other Greek cities. The Saprtan 300 heavy infantry were the personal bodyguard of King Leonidas. The rest of the Spartan army was kept at home to protect against the threat of an amphibious attack by the Persian navy.
When was Maratha Light Infantry created?
Maratha Light Infantry was created in 1922.
When did King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry end?
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry ended in 1968.
Why did wilf smith join the durham light infantry?
he joined the durham light infantry because they were for the people who wear under 5ft 3ins
How heavy is a spear?
Spears in general between 1 and 2 Kilos. There was a variation between countries, between light infantry, heavy infantry and mounted units
What are Greek solidairs called?
Heavy armoured infantry: Hoplites; Light infantry: Peltasts.
How many Spartans were at Thermopylae Pass?
300 Spartans heavy infantry and 2,100 light infantry.
What does light infintry battalion mean?
Light infantry isn't mechanised, hence, they travel "light" (in comparison to heavy/mechanised infantry, who travel in armoured vehicles).
What are the best weapons for a chaos dreadnought?
It depends what you're fighting and what role you want it to play. Tank buster, heavy infantry killer, light infantry killer. Tank buster, las cannon/assault cannon for lighter armor. Heavy infantry, assault cannon/auto cannon/plasma cannon. Light infantry heavy bolters/assault cannon.
How many Athenians were in the battle of Marathon?
9,000 heavy infantry and 9,000 light infantry, plus 2,000 Platean allies.
What is the difference between Heavy and Medium and Light Duty Trucks?
The weight rating.
What is the difference between heavy scrap copper and light scrap copper?
Their weight
What is the difference between light artillery and heavy artillery?
Small BOOM, large BOOM
What is the difference between drizzle and heavy rain?
drizzle is very light rain and well heavy rain, is well, heavy
Are the marines light infantry?
I would say no. The term light infantry implies mobility overland. Marine units of some countries may be designated as light infantry, but most marines today are primarily for the establishment of a beachhead. They move a short distance from ship to shore, not strictly infantry, and they are rather heavy.
What are the difference between light and heavy sleeping bag?
The difference in a light and heavy sleeping bag is the amount of warmth you will feel. A light sleeping bag would be good use in the summer time, while a heavy sleeping bag would be good to use when it starts to get a little cooler at night.
