Infantry
Infantry
Infantry (/ɪnˈfæntri/, from Latin infanteria, "foot soldiers") is a military specialization that engages in military combat on foot, distinguished from cavalry, artillery, and armored forces. Also known as foot soldiers or infantrymen, infantry traditionally relies on moving by foot between combats as well, but may also use mounts, military vehicles, or other transport.
Etymology
The term infantry comes from the Latin infanteria, which was used to refer to a unit of foot soldiers. The word was derived from infans, meaning "unable to speak, child" due to the fact that conscripts or mercenaries in the Middle Ages were often too young to be of legal adult age.
Related Terms
- Military tactics
- Cavalry
- Artillery
- Armored forces
- Foot soldiers
- Infantrymen
- Military vehicles
- Conscripts
- Mercenaries
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infantry
- Wikipedia's article - Infantry
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