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Infantry represents the first well organized ground troops with rifles. They are extremely good defenders but are also formidable on the offensive.
A city must have rubber in its Strategic Resource box to build infantry.
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Modern infantry is given the challenging task of taking and holding terrain, which often involves dangerous, close range fighting. Organized into small squads, their strength lies in their training and equipment (rifle, grenades, helmet, and other critical gear). Often individuals in the squad are trained to be specialists, allowing them access to anti-tank weapons or light machine guns. Experienced in concealment and patrolling close to the enemy, these hard-fighting men play an important and versatile role in modern military conflict.