infantry regiment

Ground troops unit

An infantry regiment is a military unit of foot soldiers, typically consisting of several battalions under a single command.

Regiments often carry historical names and traditions: the 82nd Infantry Regiment, He served in an infantry regiment during the war.

The size varies by era and nation, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand soldiers.

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Military unit on horseback

cavalry · armor · horse cavalry · tank battalion · armored division

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Military formation of armored vehicles

mounted infantry · panzer division

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Organized warship formation

air wing · fighter squadron · naval fleet

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