lancers

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In a stark contrast to Roman tactics, Persia relied on cavalry instead of infantry, including both heavy, armored lancers and highly mobile mounted bowmen.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

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From Time Magazine Archive

While inspecting an honor guard of lancers, he suddenly glanced to his left, broke into a broad grin and roared: "Barbara, so you did come."

From Time Magazine Archive

He had the same message at Senegal's three-century-old port of St.-Louis, where calico-dressed women pounded tom-toms and pantalooned lancers held aloft the French tricolor as well as Mali's red, yellow, and green flag.

From Time Magazine Archive

A long column of armored lancers was crossing the moat between the walls when Bran emerged from the tower,- Karstark men, following their lords into the castle.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin