miquelet (Meaning)
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miquelet (n.)
An irregular or partisan soldier; a bandit.
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An irregular or partisan soldier; a bandit.
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The miquelets, Catalan guerrilla fighters, played a crucial role in resisting the French invasion during the War of Spanish Succession.
Their stealth and knowledge of the terrain made the miquelets formidable opponents in the rugged Catalan mountains.
Armed with muskets and often operating behind enemy lines, the miquelets harassed French troops and disrupted their supply lines.
The miquelets' reputation for daring raids and ambushes earned them respect and admiration from both their allies and enemies.