Pehotny
Pehotny is a term that historically referred to infantry soldiers, particularly those serving in armies of Eastern European or Slavic origins. The word itself is derived from the Slavic root "pechota," meaning infantry. In military contexts, "pehotny" specifically denoted soldiers who fought on foot, distinguishing them from cavalry or other mounted units. This designation encompassed a broad range of roles within an army, from light skirmishers to heavily armed line infantry.
The organization and equipment of pehotny units varied significantly depending on the era and the specific