infantry

views updated May 23 2018

in·fan·try / ˈinfəntrē/ • n. soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively.

infantry

views updated May 29 2018

infantry Foot soldiers carrying portable firearms and equipment. Modern infantry forces are organized into platoons, companies and battalions, and are equipped with rifles, machine guns, mortars, grenades, rocket-launchers and other lightweight weapons, as well as supplies for several days of operations.

Infantry

views updated Jun 11 2018

infantry

views updated Jun 27 2018

infantry soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively.