👉 In a historical or military context, an infantryman is a soldier who primarily serves as a defensive force and is often employed in infantry roles such as guarding and maintaining fortifications, defending against enemy attacks, and providing support for other troops. Infantrymen are typically equipped with weapons and armor, and their primary duties include protecting the front line of the army or the battlefield from enemy fire and ensuring that soldiers receive adequate food and medical care. In terms of military terminology, infantry means "the standing column of
