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''Infanterist'' (en: infantryman) – was the designation to the lowest private rank of infantry, the biggest armed forces branch of the common
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''Infanterist'' (en: infantryman) – was the designation to the lowest private rank of infantry, the biggest armed forces branch of the common Austro-Hungarian Army
The Austro-Hungarian Army (, literally "Ground Forces of the Austro-Hungarians"; , literally "Imperial and Royal Army") was the ground force of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy from 1867 to 1918. It was composed of three parts: the joint arm ...
(k.u.k. Army) from 1867 to 1918.
However, until 1918 Infanterist was also the common or generic designation to soldiers, rank independent, of the Infantry branch in the Austro-Hungarian Army as well as in the Army of the German Empire.
In line to the appropriate branch of service it did belong to the so-called Gemeine rank group, comparable to private, soldier or G.I. in Anglophone armed forces. Other ''Gemeine ranks'' were as follows:
*''Dragoner'' (en: dragoon),
*''Füsilier'' (fusilier
Fusilier is a name given to various kinds of soldiers; its meaning depends on the historical context. While fusilier is derived from the 17th-century French word ''fusil'' – meaning a type of flintlock musket – the term has been used in con ...
| Am. also fusileer),
*''Grenadier
A grenadier ( , ; derived from the word ''grenade'') was originally a specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in battle. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when grenadiers were recruited from ...
'',
*''Husar'' ( hussar),
*''Infanterist'' (infantryman)
*''Kanonier'' ( gunner, cannoneer),
*''Musketier'' (musketeer), etc.
*''Pionier'' (engineer
Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while considering the l ...
)
*''Sanitätssoldat'' (medicalman)
*''Trainsoldat'' (trainman)
*''Ulan'' (uhlan
Uhlans (; ; ; ; ) were a type of light cavalry, primarily armed with a lance. While first appearing in the cavalry of Lithuania and then Poland, Uhlans were quickly adopted by the mounted forces of other countries, including France, Russia, Pr ...
)
;''Waffenrock k.u.k Infantrists'' until 1918
See also
*Rank insignia of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces
This article deals with the rank insignia of the Austro-Hungarian Army, as worn by the Austro-Hungarian Army after the reorganisation in 1867 until 1918.
In the Austrian army rank insignia are traditionally called ''Paroli''
(pl. ''Parolis'') a ...
Reference/ source
*Dictionary to the German military history A-Me, 1st edition (Liz.5, P189/84, LSV:0547, B-Nr. 746 635 0), military publishing house of the GDR (VEB) – Berlin, 1985, Volume 1, page 307, «Infanterist». *BROCKHAUS, The encyclopedia in 24 volumes (1796–2001), Volume 10: 3-7653-3660-2, page 516; definition: «Infanterie» {{DEFAULTSORT:Infanterist Military of Austria-Hungary Military ranks of Austria Military ranks of Germany