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The militia were referred to as "chocolate soldiers" because they were perceived as lacking resilience and courage, similar to chocolate that melts in heat. This term highlighted their perceived inability to withstand the rigors of battle or conflict, suggesting that they would "melt away" under pressure. The phrase often implied a criticism of their effectiveness compared to more seasoned or professional soldiers.
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What is a small local army made up a volunteer soldiers called?
Militia .
What is the militia now called?
In the United States, the militia (referred to in the 2nd Amendment) is called the National Guard. It is under the command of state governors and can be activated by the US president for active duty in times of need.
What is an armed group of citizen soldiers?
It is a militia.
What is the difference between the army and the militia?
Militia is a body of citizens enrolled for military service, called out for drill but serving full time only in emergencies. An army is a body of full time professional soldiers
What prepared the militia for the arrival of the British soldiers at Lexington?
Two patriots also rode out to warn the militia.
What is a group of citizens soldiers that arm themselves called?
militia
Is A group of citizen soldiers is called a?
Militia.
What were hometown of groups soldiers called?
The answer is Militia.
Soldiers in the civil war were often called the?
militia
What is a group of citizens soldiers called?
slowballers.
What were the citizen soldiers of 1776 called?
The minutemen, or a town's militia.
What were colonial soldiers under the command of Washington called?
militia
What is a body of citizen soldiers called upon in an emergency only?
militia
Citizens that act as soldiers in a time of need?
They are sometimes called Militiamen or Militia.
What is a small local army made up a volunteer soldiers called?
Militia .
What was the role of soldiers in Athens?
The soldiers were a militia, called out for service when required. They were drawn from the citizens who were normally mainly farmers and tradesmen.
What were the groups of private citizens who pledge to defend their communities called?
There called militia men. A militia is a force of armed civilians made up of merchants, farmers, blacksmiths, etc. who pledged to defend their community. They weren't the best soldiers though...
