mechanized infantry

Noun

Meaning

mechanized infantry (countable and uncountable, plural mechanized infantries)

Infantry which uses infantry fighting vehicles (types of tanks) in combination with regular infantery tactics.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

mechanized cavalry

Examples

Mechanized infantry is distinguished from motorized infantry in that its vehicles provide a degree of protection from hostile fire, as opposed to "soft-skinned" wheeled vehicles (trucks or jeeps) for motorized infantry. Source: Internet

Mechanized infantry are infantry equipped with armored personnel carriers (APCs) or infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for transport and combat (see also mechanized force ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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