lancers

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In a stark contrast to Roman tactics, Persia relied on cavalry instead of infantry, including both heavy, armored lancers and highly mobile mounted bowmen.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Therefore, when Henry and Mrs. Ford led off in a lancers, Mr. Menjou followed, with his fianc�e, Cinemactress Kathryn Carver, whom he will shortly espouse in Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Green Huntsman is the account of what happens to a -wealthy young Parisian of republican sympathies and aristocratic tastes during a tour as a second lieutenant of lancers in the provincial city of Nancy.

From Time Magazine Archive

While inspecting an honor guard of lancers, he suddenly glanced to his left, broke into a broad grin and roared: "Barbara, so you did come."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ser Jacelyn Bywater went in front, heading a wedge of mounted lancers in black ringmail and golden cloaks.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin