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Ground combat soldiers who are not mechanized, and whose role is harass the enemy in front of the main body of infantry.
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Light infantry — Light Light, a. [Compar. {Lighter} (l[imac]t [ e]r); superl. {Lightest}.] [OE. light, liht, AS. l[=i]ht, le[ o]ht; akin to D. ligt, G. leicht, OHG. l[=i]hti, Icel. l[=e]ttr, Dan. let, Sw. l[ a]tt, Goth. leihts, and perh. to L. levis (cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Light infantry — Traditionally light infantry (or skirmishers) were soldiers whose job was to provide a skirmishing screen ahead of the main body of infantry, harassing and delaying the enemy advance. Light infantry was distinct from medium, heavy or line… … Wikipedia
Light Infantry — La Light Infantry (Infanterie Légère en français) possède une grande histoire qui remonte à la Guerre d indépendance des États Unis, mais la création des régiments d’infanterie a lieu durant les guerres napoléoniennes. Historique En 1948, il… … Wikipédia en Français
light infantry — 1. foot soldiers with lightweight weapons and minimal field equipment. 2. infantry units with a minimal number of crew served weapons and other supporting equipment. [1840 50] * * * light infantry noun Light armed infantry • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
Light Infantry Brigade — The Light Infantry Brigade was an administrative formation of the British Army from 1948 to 1968. The Brigade administered the regular English light infantry regiments.After the Second World War the British Army had fourteen infantry depots, each … Wikipedia
Light Infantry Divisions — (LID) Elite units of the Burmese Army designed for mobile operations. The first Light Infantry Division, the 77th LID, was established in 1966 to fight the forces of the Communist Party of Burma in the Pegu (Bago) Yoma region. During… … Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar)
light infantry — 1. foot soldiers with lightweight weapons and minimal field equipment. 2. infantry units with a minimal number of crew served weapons and other supporting equipment. [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
light infantry — troop of foot soldiers equipped with light weapons … English contemporary dictionary
Durham Light Infantry — Badge of the Durham Light Infantry Active 1881–1968 Country … Wikipedia
History of British light infantry — The History of British light infantry goes back to the early days of the British Army, when irregular troops and mercenaries added skills in light infantry fighting. From the beginning of the nineteenth century, the Army dedicated some line… … Wikipedia
