Chasseur

A Chasseur (a French term for "hunter") is a soldier, especially one of certain French light infantry or cavalry troops, trained for rapid action. The name was also used for certain infantry units in the French Army comprised of hunters or woodsmen. Recognized for their aiming skills with a rifle, the chasseurs are comparable to the German J?ger, also hunters known for their sharpshooting skills.

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A chasseur cap is another name for a kepi, which is a cap with a flat, round top and a stiff visor.

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French: French can refer to more than one article:...

Infantry: Infantry are soldiers who fight primarily on foot, mainly with small arms and operate within organized military units. "Infantry" also refers to the branch of the military in which these soldiers serve....

Cavalry: :This article is about cavalry, mounted soldiers. Cavalry is also a common misspelling of the biblical hill Calvary....

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