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armoured cavalry

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Militerm | riigikaitseterminite andmebaas

ID 543677 Last modified 28.06.2023
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Domain Land Forces -> Armour
soomusratsavägi preferred
armored cavalry preferred
armoured cavalry admitted
cavalry admitted
cavalerie blindée preferred
cavalerie preferred
  • ratsaväe traditsioonil põhinev ning üldjuhul soomukite ja kopteritega varustatud üksus
  • combat units characterized by high mobility, shock action, and flexible communications; designed to execute reconnaissance, security, or economy of force operations
  • (US) highly mobile armoured troops specializing in the roles of reconnaissance and advance guard
soomusratsavägi preferred
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  • 20. sajandi I poolel, pärast ratsahobuste asendamist soomukitega, muutusid soomusratsaväe üksused sisuliselt soomusüksusteks, säilitades sageli oma ajaloolised nimed.
armored cavalry preferred
US
armoured cavalry admitted
UK
cavalry admitted
Good to know
  • With the introduction of armoured fighting vehicles, the cavalry units of most armies were converted into armoured units. In general, these units have preserved their historical association with the horse, as well as retaining the traditional cavalry roles of reconnaissance and shock action on the battlefield. …
cavalerie blindée preferred
cavalerie preferred

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