reinforcing soldier

German Freikorps, Reichsheer and Reichsmarine 1919-1934.
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Anyone know the function of "Armierungssoldat" =reinforcing soldier (circa WWI)?
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Some sort of engineer troops, specialized in shelters and roads. Sometimes engaged into some battle action, but normally not as they were often not 100%-fit men.


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Follow-up units to the 1917style Stormtroopers, the men who would occupy captured trenches etc. while the heavily-armed assault troops would keep driving on.

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Servus,
Armierung is translated as armament or equipment.

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