1. An organized arrangement of infantry soldiers in lines, columns, or other tactical patterns for combat or parade purposes
The regiment deployed in a tight infantry formation to advance across the battlefield.
O regimento se desdobrou em uma formação de infantaria cerrada para avançar pelo campo de batalha.
2. A military unit composed of foot soldiers arranged according to military doctrine
The dense infantry formation provided mutual protection to the soldiers.
A formação de infantaria densa proporcionava proteção mútua aos soldados.