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Older British origin military term. The word Foot meant an Infantry unit (foot soldiers). A Captain of Foot would have been an Infantry Company Commander. In a like manner, Horse meant Cavalry (soldiers that fought while on horseback) A Captain of Horse would have been a Cavalry Troop Commander.
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What is a famous quote from the battle of Lexington?
"Stand your ground; don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." Captain John Parker
What is a Foot soldier called?
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When was Captain Thomas Preston born?
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wynand classen!
What government did the eleutheran adventurers want?
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What does cenaya mean?
captain
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What does father mean in the last stanza of oh captain your captain?
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