The cohors equitata was a Roman army auxiliary unit that combined both infantry and cavalry in a single formation.
Sources
- Cohors equitata (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Cohors_II_Gallorum_veterana_equitata (military-history.fandom.com)
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world//spqr/army-auxiliaries.htm (globalsecurity.org)
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