Skirmisher - Wikipedia Skirmishers are light infantry or light cavalry soldiers deployed as a vanguard, flank guard or rearguard to screen a tactical position or a larger body of friendly troops from enemy advances They may be deployed in a skirmish line, an irregular open formation that is much more spread out in depth and in breadth than a traditional line formation
Skirmisher - definition of skirmisher by The Free Dictionary A minor battle in war, as one between small forces or between large forces avoiding direct conflict 2 A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began To engage in a minor battle or dispute
skirmisher - Wiktionary, the free dictionary A skirmisher had fired three shots at the Captain -- the third striking his horse He dismounted to see how much the animal was injured, and had just placed one foot in the stirrup to remount when the same man fired again
Skirmisher - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A skirmisher is a soldier usually sent ahead of a main body of troops to harass the enemy [1] Groups of skirmishers may also be placed on the flanks to prevent a surprise attack or flanking maneuver [1]
Skirmisher | Military Wiki | Fandom In ancient and medieval warfare, skirmishers typically carried bows, javelins, slings, and sometimes light shields