ranged close combat infantry ranged pole weapons often carried sword dagger possible hand hand combat ref name germany war ''pilum'' javelin roman legionaries threw drawing primary weapon ''gladius'' short sword closing enemy line modern infantrymen treat bayonet backup weapon may also handguns pistols may also deploy anti personnel mines booby traps incendiary explosive devices defensively combat non weapon equipment designed close combat shock effects get psychological edge melee
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