Grenadier - Fusilier

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Re: Grenadier - Fusilier - Jäger

« Reply #20 on: 13 January 2009, 18:46:26 »

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Quote from: Geordie on 13 January 2009, 16:30:54

Of course the British also had and continue to have both Fusiliers and Grenadiers. Just to complicate things a bit and get off the German centricness of the conversation.

just to annoy us Kwaad

ok, so tell us more...what are the main difference in the British Army?


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Re: Grenadier - Fusilier - Jäger

« Reply #21 on: 15 January 2009, 01:40:39 »

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No difference at all except historical. Grenadiers used to throw Grenades and Fusiliers used to have a weapon called the Fusil Musket (or something similar). The regiments have merely continued to have this in their title and unit insignia. Just like the 'Rifles' continue in the old Green jacket tradition.

UK infantry, unlike others tend to generalise nowadays rather than specialise, so that one tour they may be Armoured Infantry and then they may be posted to a light Infantry role. This gives every soldier a go at every aspect of soldering. Although this is not typically true with the Guards units.


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« Reply #22 on: 15 January 2009, 02:14:06 »

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Quote from: Geordie on 15 January 2009, 01:40:39

UK infantry, unlike others tend to generalise nowadays rather than specialise, so that one tour they may be Armoured Infantry and then they may be posted to a light Infantry role. This gives every soldier a go at every aspect of soldering. Although this is not typically true with the Guards units.

It would also bring to mind the phrase, "Jack of all trades, Masters of none", except that I did a training exercise with the BOAR way back when...late in 1977...back when they had Chieftans!!!! Those guys were absolute professionals and we were glad they were at our shoulders.

Good Hunting.

MR


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