They fought in a quincunx formation, supported by light troops.

In combat he served among the light armed troops, usually as slinger.

This was both to allow swifter movement for light troops and also as a matter of cost.

Most of the escape routes were cut by Luckner and the light troops.

Due to constant involvement in operations during the war, Craig usually led light infantry troops.

In 1811 he was given command of the light infantry troops then in England.

In all there were about 1,200 light infantry troops.

The Greek army may have been larger as light troops are not included in the tally.

All the remainder with the baggage of the whole (saving such as is absolutely necessary for light troops) will march immediately to this town.

Thus 69,500 light troops could easily have been sent to Plataea.