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.

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The Green Huntsman is the account of what happens to a -wealthy young Parisian of republican sympathies and aristocratic tastes during a tour as a second lieutenant of lancers in the provincial city of Nancy.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both sides maneuvered warily for a great battle for the mountain passes due north of Madrid last captured by Napoleon's lancers in 1808.

From Time Magazine Archive

Belgium's Prince de Ligne, in a gilded coach flanked by Moorish lancers, was the first to ride to the royal palace and present credentials.

From Time Magazine Archive

Behind followed nine tenths of their horse; knights, lancers, freeriders, and mounted bowmen. ^ took hours for them all to cross.

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