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| 例句 | But such was his energy that, though he had no regular troops with him, his light-armed auxiliaries stormed the whole length of the line at a single rush. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z Above the turmoil the Macedonian trumpets rang out high and clear, and, in obedience to their command, the Companions swerved to the left, leaving the light-armed troops to hold what they had gained. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The light-armed troops were furnished with a light javelin having a strap or thong fastened to the middle to assist in hurling. Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z The infantry were divided into heavy-armed and light-armed, many of the heavy-armed wearing coats of mail formed of metal scales sewn to a leather shirt. A Primer of Assyriology 2011-09-14T02:00:47.990Z The legionaries were drawn up in close ranks, the light-armed skirmishers more loosely. The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z By sun-up we were within three leagues of the castle, and the Constable had sent forward light-armed scouts to bring us word of the siege. Cedric, the Forester 2011-08-17T02:00:29.077Z The light-armed troops were then recalled, leaving two squadrons of Companions, containing about three hundred men, to hold the twenty thousand in check if they should attempt a charge. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Fights of all sorts took place,—the light-armed soldier and the netsman—the lasso and the javelin—the two heavy-armed warriors,—all combinations of single combat, and sometimes a general m�l�e. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z For this purpose, immediately after his arrival at New-York, he had despatched the light-armed vessel which had brought him over from England in pursuit of the pirate. Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-04-11T02:00:12.290Z The numbers of that host no pen could write Nor reckon; 'tis a multitudinous sight, Long lines of horsemen, lines of targeteers, Archers abundant; and behind them veers A wavering horde, light-armed, in Thracian weed. The Rhesus of Euripedes 2011-02-06T03:01:01.240Z The Heruli came from the Scandinavian district, overran Europe, and became famous for their valour, savagery, and value as light-armed troops. Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn Behind them came more cavalry and then the light-armed troops, followed by wagons and a long train of pack animals. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z A force of cavalry and light-armed infantry, formed and posted to meet sudden attacks, protected their own comrades and threatened the scattered plunderers of the enemy. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men The first marks them as light-armed attendants in war, the second as a class always inhabiting the country. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 The enemy's light-armed vessels were now making their way up the river; landing marauding parties occasionally to make depredations. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Our cavalry and light-armed foot pursued them most vigorously, and wounded great numbers. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. At nightfall the three slipped out of the camp in the guise of light-armed footmen, each with a round shield at his back, two javelins in his hand, and a short sword at his side. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Lancelot leaped lightly from the falling animal, and rushed in a rage into the wood; but there were so many hedges and ditches that he found it impossible to reach his light-armed assailants. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But, no, you Athenians prefer to fight light-armed. Sónnica But he was now obliged to travel with a certain amount of state, and he was accompanied by twenty of the leading men of the Rebu in chariots and by an escort of light-armed horsemen. The Cat of Bubastes A Tale of Ancient Egypt And immediately, that the alacrity of our warriors might have no time to cool, some light-armed troops were embarked in boats, and led by secret paths to occupy the retreats of the Sarmatians. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens They wore the garb of light-armed foot-soldiers and their accoutrement seemed much the worse for rough usage. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z In the mean time, the Numidians surround the enemy, and charge the rear of the light-armed troops, who at first had escaped the attack of the cavalry, and tread them under their horses' feet. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Their light-armed archers far and near Surveyed the tangled ground, Their center ranks, with pike and spear, A twilight forest frowned, Their barded horsemen, in the rear, 405 The stern battalia crowned. Lady of the Lake This bas-relief is terminated by the combat between a light-armed gladiator and a Samnite. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life And with them they mingled every here and there a few infantry, skirmishers and light-armed soldiers, which indeed was a very wise manœuvre. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens The cavalry and light-armed troops of the Macedonians pressed close at their heels, giving them no respite from their terror. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The fiery Sempronius immediately detached his whole cavalry against the Numidians, and then six thousand light-armed troops, who were soon followed by all the rest of the army. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) One instant down and the Hellenes were sweeping the light-armed Asiatic footmen before them, as the scythe sweeps down the standing grain. A Victor of Salamis He controlled even more forces than Antonius, no less than forty-five legions of infantry, and twenty-five thousand cavalry, and thirty-seven thousand light-armed auxiliaries. Ancient States and Empires Each galley carried seventy rowers, ten sailors to handle the sails, fifty light-armed archers and slingers, and one hundred and fifty soldiers cased in iron from top to toe. The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death The latter means "light horse" or "light-armed cavalry." An Account of the Conquest of Peru He therefore halted, sent for Xenophon from the rear, and desired him to bring forward the light-armed foot-soldiers to the van. The Two Great Retreats of History A light-armed vessel of the seventeenth century, adapted for privateering, and much used by the Dutch. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The captains of war sent the light-armed foot to the front; and each man's shield, with a red lily on a white ground, was stretched out well before him. Stray Studies from England and Italy Pyrrhus had lost three thousand five hundred of his light-armed troops. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The skirmishing of the light-armed troops preluded as usual to the battle; the Balearian slingers slung their stones like hail into the ranks of the Roman line, and severely wounded the consul Æmilius himself. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 Cheirisophus and Xenophon, each commanding on one wing, spread their light-armed foot-soldiers in such a way as to outflank the Kolchians, who accordingly weakened their centre in order to strengthen their wings. The Two Great Retreats of History A light-armed vessel of the 17th century, used by the Dutch for privateering. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The infantry outnumbered the cavalry by about ten to one, and were divided into heavy-armed and light-armed. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs Of these Sparta supplied five thousand hoplites and thirty-five thousand light-armed Helots, the greatest army that warlike city had ever brought into action. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Wayne took a small body of light-armed, fearless men, marched through the mountains and at midnight on July 16, stormed the fort and captured it. George Washington While these Makrônes were shouting and encouraging each other aloud, a light-armed foot-soldier in the Grecian army came to Xenophon, saying that he knew their language, and that he believed this to be his country. The Two Great Retreats of History At the same time the light-armed troops, the Arab archers, and those of Agrippa and Antiochus kept up a rain of arrows, so that it became impossible for the Jews to remain on the walls. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem The light-armed archers were encumbered with but little clothing, consisting only of a kilt and a fillet round the head. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs The Helots, also, were often employed as light-armed soldiers, and there was always danger that they might revolt against their oppressors, a fact which made constant discipline and vigilance necessary to the Spartan citizens. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Roman conqueror of the world knew better than to put in his heavily-armed legions the flying Parthian, the light-armed horseman of Numidia, or the slinger of the Balearic Isles. Adrift in the Ice-Fields The light-armed Parthians pouring through the Gates, in Coats of Mail, and military Pride. Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary The light-armed allies of the Romans were sent out on each flank and, climbing the hills, attacked their assailants. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem From the reign of Sargon onward they were divided into two bodies, one of archers, the other of spearmen, the archers being partly light-armed and partly heavy-armed. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs Her troops, great in number, were mainly composed of light-armed archers and of cavalry clothed in complete steel. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The battle was begun by an engagement between the advanced guard of the two armies; and at first the affair between these light-armed troops was indecisive. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume I (of X) - Greece The two battles, King's Mountain and the Cowpens, deprived Cornwallis of nearly all his light-armed troops, and he was just entering upon a game where swiftness was especially required. The War of Independence A host of light-armed Basque mountaineers emerged from the forest, and poured darts and arrows upon the crowded columns of heavily-armed Franks below. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. The cavalry of the legion underwent a change in every respect analogous to that which took place with regard to the light-armed troops. A Smaller History of Rome But Alfonso held his mail-clad battalions firm, and the light-armed Moorish horsemen hesitated to attack. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII There were seven hundred Rhodian slingers, a hundred and twenty light-armed Megarians who were exiles, and one horse transport which conveyed thirty horsemen and horses. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume I (of X) - Greece As soon as it was dark he seized upon the vacant posts with his light-armed troops, leaving the rest, and the train of animals, to follow at sunrise. The Red Book of Heroes Half of his army, which had been greatly reduced in strength by his rapid marches, consisted of light-armed footmen from Ireland and Wales; the bulk of the remainder was composed of English bowmen. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 The poor light-armed cits were ill prepared for the shock of so heavy a brigade of cavalry; and they broke and yielded like a dam before a resistless flood. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars P: Go forth, light-armed and heavy-armed, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the way of Allah! Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side The battle began with the light-armed infantry; the horse engaged soon after; but the cavalry being unable to stand against those of Numid'ia, the legions came up to reinforce them. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. They performed no liturgies, served in case of war only as light-armed or with a panoply provided by the state, and paid nothing to the direct property-tax or Eisphora. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 A thousand horseman clad in mail, and a still greater number of light-armed, formed his bodyguard. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. This consisted of a hundred chariots, fifty thousand horsemen, and three hundred thousand light-armed foot, who were drawn up in in front of a fortified town near the frontier. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Then, with almost incredible swiftness, the light-armed Boers swarm back by passes known only to themselves, and secretly and silently take up positions where they can butcher an advancing army. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front During the middle ages, and in the days of the Communes, the whole male population of Italy had fought light-armed on foot. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series After this he advanced along the river, with seven legions and nearly four thousand horsemen, and almost as many light-armed troops as horsemen. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. But when they had drawn him on sufficiently, they suddenly made a stand, brought their heavy cavalry up against his line, and completely enveloped him and his detachment with their light-armed. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. At the first onset he threw the light-armed troops into confusion, and presently routed them with great slaughter. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Many were overtaken and slain on the plain, and many more perished in the river, while the light-armed troops prevented most of them from gaining the shelter of the mountains. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I In this retreat he commanded the light-armed troops, and was ordered in advance, to drive the Cosseams from their passes in the mountains. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson They are not always to be relied upon for that steady "hammering away," which was Grant's one method; but there is a certain Sheridan quality about them, light-armed, audacious, quick, irresistible. Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays The mailed horsemen approached close to the legionaries and thrust at them with the long pikes while the light-armed, galloping across the Roman front, discharged their unerring arrows over the heads of their own men. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In a close fierce mêlée like this the light-armed Moors had but little chance with the mail-clad English, whose heavy swords and axes clove their defenses at a blow. The Boy Knight To some this seemed mere boasting, while others thought that he could very possibly effect it by bringing many Thracian light-armed troops and cavalry to assault the camp on the land side. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Who has little, to him who has less, can spare, And thou, Cyndyllan's son! beware Ponderous gold and stuffs to bear, To falter ere thou thy task fulfil,— Only the light-armed climb the hill. Poems Household Edition And although, in consequence of this battle, the spirits of the Romans were considerably raised, and those of the enemy depressed, yet, for several days following, the horsemen and light-armed troops never ceased from skirmishes. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The Roman legionaries were supported by numerous light-armed troops, and a powerful body of Mauritanian cavalry. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Huascar, on hearing of the hostile proceedings of his brother, sent some light-armed troops against him. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In a close fierce mle like this the light-armed Moors had but little chance with the mail-clad English, whose heavy swords and axes clove their defences at a blow. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades The light-armed Irish troop did great things at Crecy, but they were never used at home. The Story of Ireland He himself led the light troops, which the day before had driven in the advanced guard of the enemy, against the light-armed troops which were stationed on the lower ridge. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 He was made aware beforehand by deserters that this was to be done, and by night sent against the foe the light-armed troops and the cavalry. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). But no sooner was the vigilance of power relaxed or diverted, than the light-armed squadrons descended from the hills, and invaded the peaceful plenty of Asia. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 Three hundred light-armed and active soldiers were detached in forty small boats, to fall down the stream in silence, and to land at some distance from the posts of the enemy. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 When he came thither, he found the gate opened for him, and entered with his thirty men, and about twenty more light-armed men, who were come up to them. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The Spaniards, as soon as they saw the cattle at a distance, rushed upon them, and the light-armed troops attacked the Spaniards while occupied with their booty. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 It seems, that in ancient times the English had the advantage over enemies chiefly by their archers and light-armed troops. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 264, July 14, 1827 But the Antes wanted power and inclination to stem the fury of the torrent; and the light-armed Sclavonians, from a hundred tribes, pursued with almost equal speed the footsteps of the Bulgarian horse. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 With these squadrons were mingled light-armed troops, their joint function being to repel any sudden assault from the mobile Numidian cavalry. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate This charge putting things in confusion, Philopoemen, considering those light-armed men would be easily repelled, went first to the king's officers to make them sensible what the occasion required. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Leaving a force to oppose Attalus, in case he should cross over in the mean time, he set out thence with a small body of cavalry and light-armed troops, and came to Argos. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 These embryonic atoms are much the braver warriors, and, when summoned to do battle, spring, lithe and light-armed, against the elemental foe. Life: Its True Genesis After some preliminary skirmishing between the light-armed troops, the heavy masses of the hoplites came to close quarters, and a fierce hand to hand struggle ensued. Stories from Thucydides But their chief value to Rome must have lain in their excellent harbours, and in the welcome addition to the light-armed forces of the empire which was found in their warlike inhabitants. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate Euclidas, the brother of Cleomenes, seeing the foot thus severed from the horse, detached the best of his light-armed men, commanding them to wheel about, and charge the unprotected Illyrians in the rear. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In addition to their other misfortunes, the elephants too, terrified at the tumultuous kind of attack of the cavalry, the skirmishers, and the light-armed, had transferred themselves from the wings to the centre. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The use of light-armed troops had already been developed by the Athenian general, Iphicrates. The Public Orations of Demosthenes, volume 2 For a time the light-armed troops approached them with caution, being somewhat cowed in spirit when brought face to face with the renowned warriors of Sparta, hitherto supposed to be invincible. Stories from Thucydides The light-armed levies, led by their respective thanes, moved as they chose on the flanks of the trained troops or followed in the rear. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest Epaminondas now invaded Laconia, with an army of forty thousand, besides light-armed men and others that followed the camp only for plunder, so that in all they were at least seventy thousand. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans A very few troops of horse, and the light-armed, hastily sent out of the camp for that purpose, opposed them. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Already have I despatched fifty light-armed men on fleet Thessalian steeds. Pausanias, the Spartan The Haunted and the Haunters, an Unfinished Historical Romance He himself, with some light-armed cohorts, and a select body of slingers and archers, advanced always in the front; while Caius Marius, his lieutenant-general, at the head of the cavalry, had charge of the rear. Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War In front rode a troop of about fifty light-armed cavalry, with sons of both the Counts, to accompany the body to its last resting-place. Life of Luther He mingled his light-armed foot, carrying targets, with the horse, commanding them to advance at full speed and begin the battle, whilst he brought up the heavier-armed men in the rear. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Into this lower plain Hasdrubal, the next day, when he saw the troops of the enemy drawn up before their camp, sent his Numidian cavalry and light-armed Baleares. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The consul immediately led some light-armed cohorts into the city; ordering the rest to fortify a camp in the mean time. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 In the first place, light-armed troops might be in conflict with light-armed, heavy-armed be arrayed against heavy-armed, cavalry join issue with cavalry; and against the chariots of the barbarians the Roman archers would be contending. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster After his time the Velites are not mentioned, and all the light-armed troop were auxiliaries. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History After making these arrangements, he ordered his soldiers to go on board without noise, and disposed here and there, on the wall and turrets, some light-armed veterans, archers and slingers. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries He then dismissed the meeting, and sent out light-armed cohorts to collect forage. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Accordingly, he sent his light-armed troops in advance to provoke the enemy to battle, and part of his infantry to ravage the country throughout in every direction, and to cut off stragglers. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 He would, indeed, have perished utterly, had not his soldiers pushed their way through the very fire and unexpectedly attacked the assailants, who were light-armed. Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus He drew up his army in four lines, the scythed chariots in front, behind them the Macedonian phalanx, then his auxiliaries, including Italian deserters, and, lastly, his light-armed troops. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History Caesar, having perceived this, sent some light-armed Germans and a party of horse across the river, and disposed several parties along the banks to guard them. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries The rest of the legion consisted of light-armed troops, who acted as skirmishers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) The darters, and the rest of the light-armed auxiliaries, formed the van. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 The baggage animals, the light-armed troops, and the cavalry are marshaled in the center of the army. Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus Two and two they rode—for the way was oft-times narrow—their flanks well covered by light-armed archers who marched within the green, with mounted archers far in their van and others in their rear. Beltane the Smith At the same time, on the left wing, the entire cavalry of Publius Attius, and several light-armed infantry intermixed with them, were perceived descending into the valley. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries The next morning he recalled his light-armed troops, which had been sent on to the hills with the oxen. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. An outpost of cavalry and light-armed troops, prepared and equipped for acting in cases of sudden alarm, rendered every thing safe to their own soldiers, and dangerous to the scattered plunderers of the enemy. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 The light-armed auxiliaries and bowmen, advancing to reconnoiter. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Fights of all sorts took place--the light-armed soldier and the netsman--the lasso and the javelin--the two heavy-armed warriors--all combinations of single combat, and sometimes a general melee. A Book of Golden Deeds The Gauls had scattered archers and light-armed infantry here and there, among their cavalry, to give relief to their retreating troops, and sustain the impetuosity of our cavalry. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries The auxiliaries were hired or drafted troops, and were always light-armed. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. First, he despatches his light-armed, after that his cavalry, in a close body, lastly, perceiving that succours were also being sent to the enemy, he marches with his legions drawn up in order of battle. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 These "light-armed men" carry the hoplites' shields until the battle, and most of the baggage. A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life In advance of the right wing and centre was scattered a number of light-armed troops, of javelin-men and bowmen, with the intention of warding off the charge of the armed chariots. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo X.—Caesar, being apprised of this by Titurius, leads all his cavalry and light-armed Numidians, slingers and archers, over the bridge, and hastens towards them. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries His light-armed troops and horsemen were drawn up in concealment on either side. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. Here the parties of light-armed troops which had been sent in advance, and the horse which had been dispersed about, he called in to join him. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 On active steed, with lance and blade, The light-armed pricker plied his trade - Let nobles fight for fame; Let vassals follow where they lead, Burghers to guard their townships bleed, But war's the Borderer's game. Marmion A separate tumulus was raised over the bodies of the slain Plataeans, and another over the light-armed slaves who had taken part and had fallen in the battle. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo The Gaelic and Irish light-armed soldiers, the heavy-armed being known as gallowglasses. The Lady of the Lake So they stood awhile making grim countenance, and then slowly drew back to the ford under cover of their light-armed who shot at the Goths as they rode forward, but abode not their shock. The House of the Wolfings Also these came round behind them, and charged the rearguard, where marched the Templars and the light-armed troops named Turcopoles, and the band of Reginald de Chatillon, with which rode the brethren. The Brethren Euclidas, the brother of Cleomenes; seeing the foot thus severed from the horse, detached the best of his light-armed men, commanding them to wheel about and charge the unprotected Illyrians in the rear. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls The fourth class were excluded from all public offices, and served in the army only as light-armed troops. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Such questions might have been put to you by a light-armed mercenary, who argued for pay. Theaetetus Thus they were presently able to take the field, with large detachments both of heavy infantry and light-armed troops, besides a division of cavalry, about seventy in number. Hellenica His object was to combine as far as possible the peculiar advantages of the hoplites and light-armed troops. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest This charge put things into confusion, and Philopoemen, considering that those light-armed men could be easily repelled, went first to the king's officers to make them sensible of what the occasion required. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls It had on board a force of 5000 hoplites, of whom about a quarter were Athenians, and a great number of light-armed troops. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The Athenian army numbered only 10,000 hoplites, or heavy-armed soldiers: there were no archers or cavalry, and only some slaves as light-armed attendants. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The light-armed undisciplined Persians, whose bodies were unprotected by armour, maintained a very unequal combat against the serried ranks, the long spears, and the mailed bodies of the Spartan phalanx. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest |
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