A DRAGOON is a European cavalryman who is typically armed with a musket and a sword. Hussars are a type of light cavalry originating in Central Europe, known for their fast-moving tactics and their colorful uniforms. Uhlans were a type of light cavalry from Prussia and Poland, known for their lances and their distinctive helmets. Cossacks were a type of light cavalry from Russia, known for their horsemanship and their use of sabres. All of these terms refer to European cavalrymen who have served in various military forces throughout history.