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Infantry tactics are the combination of military concepts and methods used by infantry to achieve tactical objectives during combat. The role of the infantry on the battlefield is, typically, to close with and engage the enemy, and hold territorial objectives; infantry tactics are the means by which this is achieved. Infantry commonly makes up the largest proportion of an army's fighting strength, and consequently often suffers the heaviest casualties. Throughout history, infantrymen have sought to minimise their losses in both attack and defence through effective tactics. (For a wider view of battle and theater tactics see: Military strategy)
Infantry tactics are the oldest method of warfare and span all eras. In different periods, the prevailing technology of the day has had an important impact on infantry tactics. In the opposite direction, tactical methods can encourage the development of particular technologies. Similarly, as weapons and tactics evolve, so do the tactical formations employed, such as the Greek phalanx, the Spanish tercio, the Napoleonic column, or the British 'thin red line'. In different periods the numbers of troops deployed as a single unit can also vary widely, from thousands to a few dozen.
Modern infantry tactics vary with the type of infantry deployed. Armoured and mechanised infantry are moved and supported in action by vehicles, while others may operate amphibiously from ships, or as airborne troops inserted by helicopter, parachute or glider, whereas light infantry may operate mainly on foot. In recent years, peacekeeping operations in support of humanitarian relief efforts have become particularly important. Tactics also vary with terrain. Tactics in urban areas, jungles, mountains, deserts or arctic areas are all markedly different.
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Roman infantrytactics are the theoretical and historical deployment, formation, and manoeuvres of the Roman infantry from the start of the Roman Republic...
to cannon) in infantry units from the mid-17th century, the battlefield was dominated by linear tactics, according to which the infantry was aligned into...
function of tactics as a physical one, and can be significantly enhanced by the use of surprise. It has been provided by charging infantry, and as well...
heavy infantry, the legionary, all equipped in nearly identical fashion to hastati and principes. Following the introduction of infantrytactics during...
Byzantines developed highly sophisticated infantrytactics, the main work of battle was done by cavalry. The infantry still played an important role when the...
Napoleonic tactics are characterised by intense drilling of soldiers; speedy battlefield movement; combined arms assaults between infantry, cavalry, and...
infantry, heavy infantry, mountain infantry, motorized infantry, mechanized infantry, airborne infantry, air assault infantry, and naval infantry. Other types...
the measured tactics of engagement for the infantry and by the largely conservative operational strategies employed. The Roman heavy infantry typically was...
Commons has media related to Infantry. Heavy cavalry Heavy infantry Light cavalry Line infantry Roman infantrytactics, strategy and battle formations...
three-volume System of InfantryTactics, including InfantryTactics volumes I and II, published by the army on August 11, 1862, and InfantryTactics for Colored...
Typically, combat engineers are also trained in infantrytactics and, when required, serve as provisional infantry. Combat engineers play a key role in all armed...
School of Infantry and Tactics is a Bangladesh army infantry and special forces training institute. The institute was founded in 1973 and is based in Jalalabad...
Mesopotamian military strategy and tactics Roman infantrytactics Simkin, John (September 1997). "Military Tactics of the Roman Army". Spartacus Educational...
arms and equipment. Historians have debated whether the evolution of infantrytactics between 1861 and 1865 marked a seminal point in the evolution of warfare...
Rifle and Light InfantryTactics; for Exercise and Maneuvres of Troops when acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen is a book written by William J. Hardee...
tactics and infantry designations were developed, such as motorized, mechanized, and airborne infantry. Specialized units, such as mountain infantry were...
analysis, as well as the Romans in battle, see the articles Roman infantrytactics and Roman military personal equipment. "Organization of the Roman Army:...
introduction of heavy armour for most of the infantry. Although originally low in numbers the Roman infantry was extremely effective and developed some...
An infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), also known as a mechanized infantry combat vehicle (MICV), is a type of armoured fighting vehicle used to carry infantry...
Publishers, London. p. 24. ISBN 0-08-031193-8. Hess, Earl (2015). Civil War InfantryTactics: Training, Combat, and Small-Unit Effectiveness (fourth ed.). Baton...
specifically armed and trained for such low-level irregular warfare tactics. Light infantry, light cavalry, and irregular units often specialize in skirmishing...
Commandant of the Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA) and School of Infantry & Tactics (SI&T). He was a Platoon Commander in Bangladesh Military Academy...
intrinsic to shock actions. Shock tactics were usually performed by heavy cavalry, but were sometimes achieved by heavy infantry. The most famous shock tactic...
ballista). Roman siege engines Roman military personal equipment Roman infantrytactics Harpax Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert (1901). "Ballistra". A...