uhlans
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We waited until evening, without seeing the uhlans; they had retreated after the first attack, but unfortunately we had not seen Piédelot either.
From Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales by Maupassant, Guy de
Say, have you heard of the fuss they're making over the two headless uhlans that they picked up over there near Villecourt?
From The Downfall by Robins, E. P.
There are distinctions in this branch of the service, too, among the cavalry units being cuirassiers, hussars, uhlans and dragoons.
From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly
Fortunately Miss Chuff's presence at the wheel, and Bleak's credentials as war correspondent, enabled them to pass several scouting parties of chuff uhlans without suspicion.
From In the Sweet Dry and Dry by Haley, Bart
The double post of the royal uhlans before the entrance was still busy, for the unceasing arrival and departure of officers of rank of the three allied nations demanded military honours.
From The Coming Conquest of England by Niemann, August