Shock unit

Shock unit

Shock units or shock troops are military units specializing in shock tactics.

History

Antiquity

Middle ages

Modern age

List of shock units

Cavalry

*Cataphracts
*Clibanarii
*Lancers

Infantry

*Phalanx
*Hoplites

Motorized

*Tank

See also

* Shock attack
* Close combat
* Close Quarters Battle
* Melee
* Cavalry tactics
* Charge
* List of military tactics
* Military doctrine
* Military History
* Stormtrooper


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