Formations
Troops and formations are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Troops" instead a noun "Formations".
Troops
Troops noun - Soldiers collectively.
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Formations and troops are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formations" instead a noun "Troops".
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- Ancient Japanese military formations were described by names, and troops were drilled into how to get into these formations quickly and efficiently when the signal flags were waved.
Source: Attack Pattern Alpha -
Some of those formations are not strict arrangement of troops, but rather principles for the troops to stick to (how aggressive they are supposed to be and whether they should be holding ground).
Source: Manhua / Ravages Of Time -
We do see single-weapon formations a few times in the game, most notably Loghain's army and the Cousland troops in the Human Noble origin.
Source: Call That a Formation?
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