Statements (22)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Mounted Infantry
|
| gptkbp:differenceFromCavalry |
primarily fought on foot
used horses for mobility |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mounted Riflemen
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Australian_Mounted_Riflemen
gptkb:British_Mounted_Riflemen gptkb:U.S._Regiment_of_Mounted_Riflemen |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
18th century
|
| gptkbp:phasedOutIn |
after World War I
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
mechanized infantry
|
| gptkbp:role |
reconnaissance
light cavalry skirmishers |
| gptkbp:tactics |
ride to battle, dismount to fight
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
various armies
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
19th century
early 20th century |
| gptkbp:weapon |
rifles
carbines |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cavalry_Branch
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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