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skir·mish·er [ˈskɜ:mɪʃəʳ, Am ˈskɜ:rmɪʃɚ] N

skirmisher

Kämpfende(r) f(m)

skirmisher (verbal scrap)

Streitende(r) f(m)

skirmisher (verbal scrap)

Streithahn m inf

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They are not, however, to be confused with the skirmisher troops of the same name, denoted by their shield, the "pelte". en.wikipedia.org

The reserve of the regiment then moved to the support of the skirmishers. en.wikipedia.org

The enemy skirmishers quickly fell back, and reformed on a small hill behind the wood. en.wikipedia.org

The vanguard saw little combat and, once the disaster to their rear became obvious, fought their way through the skirmishers and out of the forest. en.wikipedia.org

This formation was best for light troops and skirmishers. en.wikipedia.org

Their task was to harass the enemy phalanx before the clash, to try to provoke disorder and protect their own lines from enemy skirmishers. en.wikipedia.org

In battle, they were used in such light cavalry roles as harassing enemy skirmishers, overrunning artillery positions, and pursuing fleeing troops. en.wikipedia.org

Skirmishers acting as light infantry carried either slings or spears. en.wikipedia.org

He then goes on to lead one of the teams of skirmishers sent into the jungles. en.wikipedia.org

They spread into a swarm of skirmishers and attacked, sowing confusion. en.wikipedia.org

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