mounted soldiers
[/ˈmaʊntɪd ˈsoʊldʒərz/]
nounmasculinepl: mounted soldiers
soldados a cavalo
1. Military personnel who fight or patrol while riding on horseback
The mounted soldiers charged across the battlefield with their swords drawn.
Os soldados a cavalo carregaram pelo campo de batalha com suas espadas desembainhadas.
2. Cavalry troops or horseback riders in military service
The regiment consisted of 500 mounted soldiers equipped with rifles and sabers.
O regimento consistia em 500 soldados a cavalo equipados com rifles e sabres.
3. Police or ceremonial troops on horseback
Mounted soldiers in dress uniforms escorted the dignitaries through the streets.
Soldados a cavalo em uniformes de gala escoltaram as autoridades pelas ruas.
The term 'mounted soldiers' has historical significance in both American and Brazilian military traditions. In Brazil, cavalry units remain an important part of ceremonial events and parades. In the USA, mounted soldiers are primarily seen in historical reenactments, police units (mounted police), and ceremonial military events. The term evokes historical military traditions and is often associated with heroic or ceremonial imagery in both cultures.
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