karabineereiden
Karabineereiden refers to the carabineers, soldiers or units associated with carrying carbines, a short shoulder-fire rifle. The term, from carbine, has appeared in many European armed forces from the early modern period onward and denotes forces designed for mobility, rapid fire, and flexible engagement of enemy formations.
Historically, karabineereiden served in various roles depending on era and nation. They were often mounted or
Equipment and organization varied widely. Early karabineereiden used matchlock or flintlock carbines and sometimes pistols or
Modern usage is largely historical in most languages, with some cognate names surviving in police or gendarmerie