infanteria
Infantería, or infantería in Spanish, refers to soldiers who fight on foot and form the primary fighting force of most armed forces. Infantry units are trained for close- and mid-range combat, often operating on foot for extended periods, although many modern troops move by armored vehicles or aircraft. The term comes from the French infanterie, originally designating foot soldiers who fought without mounted support.
Historically, infantry has been central to warfare since antiquity, from hoplite and legionary formations to medieval
Infantry units are organized hierarchically—squad, platoon, company, battalion, brigade, and division—and may be specialized by role.
Equipment typically includes service rifles or carbines, sidearms, grenades, light anti-armor weapons, body armor, and radios,
In contemporary warfare, infantry operate across diverse terrains and rely on integration with other arms and