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| − | A Dragoon is a type of infantry soldier who rides on horseback to maneuver, but dismounts in order to fight. <ref>Carman, W.Y. (1977). ''A Dictionary of Military Uniforms.'' HarperCollins Distribution Services, page 48.</ref> The name originates from France. Dragoon may also refer to some of many fictional entities either being dragon in nature or dragon-like. <ref> A good example to this exists within the anime entitled Chaika: The Coffin Princess. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3517016/</ref> | + | A Dragoon is a type of infantry soldier who rides on horseback to maneuver, but dismounts in order to fight. <ref>Carman, W.Y. (1977). ''A Dictionary of Military Uniforms.'' HarperCollins Distribution Services, page 48.</ref> The name originates from France. Dragoon may also refer to some of many fictional entities either being dragon in nature or dragon-like. <ref> A good example to this exists within the anime entitled ''Chaika: The Coffin Princess''. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3517016/</ref> |
''See also:'' [[Dragonnades]] | ''See also:'' [[Dragonnades]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:44, March 24, 2024
A Dragoon is a type of infantry soldier who rides on horseback to maneuver, but dismounts in order to fight. [1] The name originates from France. Dragoon may also refer to some of many fictional entities either being dragon in nature or dragon-like. [2] See also: Dragonnades
- ↑ Carman, W.Y. (1977). A Dictionary of Military Uniforms. HarperCollins Distribution Services, page 48.
- ↑ A good example to this exists within the anime entitled Chaika: The Coffin Princess. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3517016/